Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
lactea
ID:
988132

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) Rydb.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 22: 369 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000987470

Common Names

  • Drymocallis lactea
  • White Cinquefoil
  • White Silverweed

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Description

Drymocallis lactea (also called milky cinquefoil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It typically grows in dry, open areas, such as rocky slopes, dry meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Drymocallis lactea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds and inflammations.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Drymocallis lactea var. austiniae (Jeps.) Ertter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Drymocallis lactea has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters in late spring. The flowers are followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drymocallis lactea is a hardy perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring.

Where to Find Drymocallis lactea

Drymocallis lactea can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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

Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84397-2: Based on the initial data import