Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Boivin
Source:
ksu
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 88: 37 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454090
Common Names
- Thalictrum sharpii
- Sharp's Thalictrum
- Sharp's Meadow-rue
Description
Thalictrum sharpii (also called Sharp's Meadow Rue, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to North America. It has a single, erect stem with alternate, compound leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Thalictrum sharpii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thalictrum sharpii has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with two long leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thalictrum sharpii is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Divide clumps in spring or autumn. Sow seeds in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Where to Find Thalictrum sharpii
Thalictrum sharpii is native to the eastern United States and Canada, and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Thalictrum sharpii FAQ
What are the common names of Thalictrum sharpii?
Sharp's Meadow-rue
What is the native range of Thalictrum sharpii?
North America
What is the growth habit of Thalictrum sharpii?
It is a herbaceous perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves
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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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,