Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
debilis
ID:
535890

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. ex Turcz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 27(II): 274 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000535222



Common Names

  • Anemone debilis
  • Weak Anemone
  • Weak Windflower


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Synonyms

  • Anemone caerulea gracilis Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Anemone ranunculoides gracilis Schltdl. [unknown]

Description

Anemone debilis (also called 'Desert Windflower', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with white petals. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Anemone debilis is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens, as well as in natural landscaping and restoration projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anemone debilis has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anemone debilis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in wet or dry soils. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Anemone debilis

Anemone debilis can be found in moist meadows, woodlands, and other moist areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Anemone debilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anemone debilis?

Anemone debilis

What is the common name of Anemone debilis?

Weak Anemone

What type of plant is Anemone debilis?

A perennial herbaceous plant

Species in the Anemone genus

Anemone fulingensis, Anemone afghanica, Anemone airei, Anemone alaschanica, Anemone altaica, Anemone angustiloba, Anemone baissunensis, Anemone begoniifolia, Anemone berlandieri, Anemone biflora, Anemone brecklei, Anemone brevistyla, Anemone bucharica, Anemone caroliniana, Anemone cathayensis, Anemone coronaria, Anemone cylindrica, Anemone debilis, Anemone decapetala, Anemone drummondii, Anemone edwardsiana, Anemone flexuosissima, Anemone fuscopurpurea, Anemone glazioviana, Anemone gokayamensis, Anemone hemsleyi, Anemone hokouensis, Anemone hortensis, Anemone howellii, Anemone koraiensis, Anemone korzchinskyi, Anemone laceratoincisa, Anemone liangshanica, Anemone lithophila, Anemone lutienensis, Anemone montana, Anemone moorei, Anemone multiceps, Anemone multifida, Anemone narcissiflora, Anemone nutantiflora, Anemone ochotensis, Anemone okennonii, Anemone orthocarpa, Anemone palmata, Anemone parviflora, Anemone pavoniana, Anemone poilanei, Anemone punctulata, Anemone quinquefolia,

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

Aconitum soyaense, Aconitum abietetorum, Aconitum acutiusculum, Aconitum ajanense, Aconitum alboflavidum, Aconitum alboviolaceum, Aconitum alpino-nepalense, Aconitum ambiguum, Aconitum amplexicaule, Aconitum angulatum, Aconitum angusticassidatum, Aconitum angustifolium, Aconitum anthora, Aconitum apetalum, Aconitum aquilonare, Aconitum artemisiifolium, Aconitum assamicum, Aconitum atlanticum, Aconitum austriacum, Aconitum austrokoreense, Aconitum axilliflorum, Aconitum azumiense, Aconitum baburinii, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum bailangense, Aconitum barbatum, Aconitum baumgartenianum, Aconitum berdaui, Aconitum bhedingense, Aconitum bicolor, Aconitum biflorum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum bracteolatum, Aconitum brevicalcaratum, Aconitum brevilimbum, Aconitum brevipetalum, Aconitum brunneum, Aconitum bucovinense, Aconitum bujbense, Aconitum bulbilliferum, Aconitum bulleyanum, Aconitum burnatii, Aconitum calthifolium, Aconitum cammarum, Aconitum campylorrhynchum, Aconitum cannabifolium, Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum changianum, Aconitum charkeviczii,

References

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:708328-1: Based on the initial data import