Status:
valid
Authors:
de Vriese
Source:
cmp
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Pl. Jungh. : 76 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000535822
Common Names
- Sumatrana Anemone
- Sumatrana's Anemone
- Sumatrana's Windflower
Description
Anemone sumatrana (also called Sumatran Anemone, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and can grow up to 0.5m tall. Its flowers are white and borne in a terminal inflorescence.
Uses & Benefits
Anemone sumatrana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where it can spread and form a dense carpet.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anemone sumatrana is white, with yellow stamens and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anemone sumatrana is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame as soon as they are ripe.
Where to Find Anemone sumatrana
Anemone sumatrana can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe, as well as in parts of Asia.
Anemone sumatrana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anemone sumatrana?
Anemone sumatrana
What is the common name of Anemone sumatrana?
Sumatra Anemone
Where is Anemone sumatrana native to?
Asia
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,
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