Filipendula vulgaris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vulgaris
ID:
1000529
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moench
Source:
rjp
Year:
1794
Citation Micro:
Methodus : 663 (1794)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000999867
Common Names
- Vulgaris Meadowsweet
- Vulgaris Filipendula
- Filipendula Vulgaris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Filipendula vulgaris (also called Meadowsweet, among many other common names) is a species of herbaceous perennial native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has long, slender stems and leaves that are divided into three leaflets. It grows in damp meadows, marshes and wet grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Filipendula vulgaris is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The flowers of this plant can be used to make herbal teas. The leaves of this plant can be used to make herbal teas and can be used as a garnish for salads.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Filipendula vulgaris is white or pink in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round drupe. The seedlings are small, with round, lobed leaves.
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Filipendula vulgaris is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types but prefers moist soils. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Filipendula vulgaris
Filipendula vulgaris is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Ukraine.
Species in the Filipendula genus
Filipendula ulmaria, Filipendula camtschatica, Filipendula vestita, Filipendula auriculata, Filipendula vulgaris, Filipendula occidentalis, Filipendula tsuguwoi, Filipendula rubra, Filipendula palmata, Filipendula kiraishiensis, Filipendula intermedia, Filipendula angustiloba, Filipendula purpurea, Filipendula multijuga, Filipendula glaberrima, Filipendula purpurea,
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 rjp-3: Based on the initial data import
Conrad Moench (1744-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moench' in the authors string.