Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arcticus
ID:
1132592

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Raf. ex B.D.Jacks.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001131930



Common Names

  • Cylactis arcticus
  • Arctic Cylactis
  • Arctic-Alpine Cylactis


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Description

Cylactis arcticus (also called Arctic starflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rosaceae family. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 1–2 m tall. The leaves are alternate, ovate, 4–10 cm long and 2–6 cm broad. The flowers are white, produced in terminal panicles.

Uses & Benefits

Cylactis arcticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its edible fruits, which are rich in vitamins and minerals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cylactis arcticus has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown stem.

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Where to Find Cylactis arcticus

Cylactis arcticus is native to the Arctic regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Cylactis genus

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-27805288: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Daydon Jackson (1846-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.D.Jacks.' in the authors string.