Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Galasso, Banfi & Soldano
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Atti Soc. Ital. Sci. Nat. Mus. Civico Storia Nat. Milano 146: 222 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536007
Common Names
- Wood Anemone
- Meadow Anemone
- Woodland Anemone
Synonyms
- Oriba sylvestris Opiz [unknown]
- Anemone alba Juss. [unknown]
- Anemone hirsuta Gilib. [unknown]
- Anemone pratensis Pall. ex Pritz. [unknown]
- Anemone sordida Schur [unknown]
- Anemone sylvestris L. [unknown]
- Anemone alba Kern. [unknown]
Description
Anemonoides sylvestris (also called Wood Anemone, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and along shady streams.
Uses & Benefits
Anemonoides sylvestris 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 sylvestris is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anemonoides sylvestris is a perennial plant that grows from rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in early spring or by seed.
Where to Find Anemonoides sylvestris
Anemonoides sylvestris can be found in wetland habitats in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Anemonoides sylvestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anemonoides sylvestris?
Anemonoides sylvestris
What is the common name of Anemonoides sylvestris?
Wood Anemone
Where does Anemonoides sylvestris grow?
Woodlands and shady areas
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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