Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
palmata
ID:
455835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 1: 22 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455167



Common Names

  • Trautvetteria palmata
  • Palm-leaved Trautvetteria
  • Palm-leaved Trautvetteria-bush


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Synonyms

  • Oxygraphis palmata Lonay [unknown]
  • Thalictrum palmatum Walt. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Thalictrum ranunculinum Muhl. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus pleurocarpus Maxim. [unknown]
  • Actaea grandis D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Actaea palmata DC. [unknown]
  • Actaea racemosa Geners. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Cimicifuga palmata Michx. [unknown]
  • Trautvetteria caroliniensis japonica (Sieb. & Zucc.) T.Shimizu [unknown]
  • Trautvetteria japonica Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Trautvetteria caroliniensis japonica (Siebold & Zucc.) Yonek. [unknown]

Description

Trautvetteria palmata (also called Trautvetter's Thimbleweed, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant native to North America. It has white flowers and grows in dry, sunny places, such as open woodlands and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Trautvetteria palmata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trautvetteria palmata var. borealis (H.Hara) Kadota

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trautvetteria palmata flower is small, white, and star-shaped. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, sessile leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trautvetteria palmata is a shrubby perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Trautvetteria palmata

Trautvetteria palmata is native to tropical areas in Central and South America.

Trautvetteria palmata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trautvetteria palmata?

Trautvetteria palmata

What is the common name of Trautvetteria palmata?

Palmleaf Trautvetteria

Where is Trautvetteria palmata native to?

Eastern North America

Species in the Trautvetteria genus

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2514511: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.