Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
howellii
ID:
536034

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jeffrey & W.W.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 9: 78 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000535366



Common Names

  • Howell Anemone
  • Howell's Anemone
  • Howell's Windflower


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Synonyms

  • Anemone begoniifolioides W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Anemone chapaensis Gagnep. [unknown]

Description

Anemone howellii (also called 'Howell's Anemone', 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 howellii is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anemone howellii 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 howellii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is also tolerant of salt and wind.

Where to Find Anemone howellii

Anemone howellii can be found in the alpine meadows of the Himalayas.

Anemone howellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anemone howellii?

Anemone howellii

What is the natural habitat of Anemone howellii?

Anemone howellii is found in moist forests, grasslands, and other moist areas.

What are the common names of Anemone howellii?

Common names of Anemone howellii include Howell's anemone and Howell's windflower.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2638291: Based on the initial data import
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
John Frederick Jeffrey (1866-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jeffrey' in the authors string.