Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Holub
Source:
cmp
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 8: 166 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000535989
Common Names
- Wood Anemone
- Meadow Anemone
- Woodland Anemone
Synonyms
- Ranunculus nemorosus Garsault [unknown]
- Pulsatilla nemorosa Schrank [unknown]
- Anemanthus nemorosus Fourr. [unknown]
- Anemonanthea nemorosa Gray [unknown]
- Anemone alba Gilib. [unknown]
- Anemone intermedia M.Winkl. ex Pritz. [unknown]
- Anemone nemorosa L. [unknown]
- Anemone nemorosa vulgaris Ulbr. [unknown]
- Anemone nemorosa-alba Crantz [unknown]
- Anemone pentaphylla Hook. ex Pritz. [unknown]
- Anemone ranunculoidi-nemorosa Kunze ex Lange [unknown]
Description
Anemonoides nemorosa (also called Wood Anemone, Windflower, and Thimbleweed, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in deciduous and coniferous woodland, grassland, and scrub, and prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anemonoides nemorosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is used in gardens as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anemonoides nemorosa is white, with 5-7 petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anemonoides nemorosa is a hardy, rhizomatous perennial native to China. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in early spring or late summer. Seeds can also be used, but they require cold stratification.
Where to Find Anemonoides nemorosa
Anemonoides nemorosa can be found in wetland habitats in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Anemonoides nemorosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anemonoides nemorosa?
Anemonoides nemorosa
What is the common name of Anemonoides nemorosa?
Wood Anemone
What type of plant is Anemonoides nemorosa?
Perennial herb
Species in the Anemonoides genus
Anemonoides altaica,
Anemonoides amurensis,
Anemonoides apennina,
Anemonoides baldensis,
Anemonoides blanda,
Anemonoides caerulea,
Anemonoides caucasica,
Anemonoides davidii,
Anemonoides debilis,
Anemonoides delavayi,
Anemonoides exigua,
Anemonoides glabrata,
Anemonoides grayi,
Anemonoides griffithii,
Anemonoides jenisejensis,
Anemonoides juzepczukii,
Anemonoides korzhinskyi,
Anemonoides lancifolia,
Anemonoides minima,
Anemonoides nemorosa,
Anemonoides nikoensis,
Anemonoides piperi,
Anemonoides pittonii,
Anemonoides pseudoaltaica,
Anemonoides quinquefolia,
Anemonoides raddeana,
Anemonoides ranunculoides,
Anemonoides reflexa,
Anemonoides sciaphila,
Anemonoides stolonifera,
Anemonoides sylvestris,
Anemonoides trifolia,
Anemonoides udensis,
Anemonoides umbrosa,
Anemonoides uralensis,
Anemonoides yezoensis,
Anemonoides jenisseensis,
Species in the Ranunculaceae family
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