Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
peltatum
ID:
1130023

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 11 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001129361



Common Names

  • Shield-Fruit Meadow Rue
  • Shield-Fruited Meadow Rue
  • Peltate Meadow Rue


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Description

Thalictrum peltatum (also called Peltate Meadow-Rue, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to eastern North America. It has white flowers and its leaves are divided into three to five lobes. It grows in moist meadows, streambanks, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Thalictrum peltatum is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used medicinally, with its leaves being used to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thalictrum peltatum has small white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thalictrum peltatum can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-draining soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a pot with moist soil. The plant should be kept in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Thalictrum peltatum

Thalictrum peltatum is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows and woodlands.

Species in the Thalictrum genus

Thalictrum macrocarpum, Thalictrum lucidum, Thalictrum maritimum, Thalictrum kuhistanicum, Thalictrum kubotae, Thalictrum morisonii, Thalictrum nakamurae, Thalictrum microspermum, Thalictrum medium, Thalictrum minus, Thalictrum falconeri, Thalictrum dasycarpum, Thalictrum podocarpum, Thalictrum papuanum, Thalictrum obovatum, Thalictrum osmorhizoides, Thalictrum oshimae, Thalictrum orientale, Thalictrum domingense, Thalictrum johnstonii, Thalictrum integrilobum, Thalictrum ingratum, Thalictrum flavum, Thalictrum foliolosum, Thalictrum foetidum, Thalictrum sharpii, Thalictrum simplex, Thalictrum siamense, Thalictrum spurium, Thalictrum sessile, Thalictrum semiscandens, Thalictrum toyamae, Thalictrum timeroyi, Thalictrum uncinnatum, Thalictrum ujiinsulare, Thalictrum uchiyamae, Thalictrum tuberosum, Thalictrum triternatum, Thalictrum tripeltiferum, Thalictrum sultanabadense, Thalictrum rochebruneanum, Thalictrum rhynchocarpum, Thalictrum punduanum, Thalictrum pumilum, Thalictrum pubescens, Thalictrum dalzellii, Thalictrum aquilegiifolium, Thalictrum appendiculatum, Thalictrum calcicola, Thalictrum calabricum,

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

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