Fragaria chiloensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Mill.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1754
Citation Micro:
The gardeners dictionary: Abridged fourth edition ; 1754 Fragaria no.5 1754
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000989973
Common Names
- Chilean Strawberry
- Chiloensis Strawberry
- Chilean Wild Strawberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fragaria chiloensis (also called Chilean strawberry, among many other common names) is a species of strawberry native to the Pacific coast of North and South America. It is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with white flowers and edible fruit. It grows in coastal areas, in open woodlands, and in disturbed areas, often in thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Fragaria chiloensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its fruits are used to make jams and jellies.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Fragaria chiloensis sub. chiloensisFragaria chiloensis sub. lucida (E.Vilm. ex J.Gay) Staudt
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fragaria chiloensis is white in colour and has a five-petalled corolla. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Fragaria chiloensis can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in the fall and cuttings should be taken in the spring. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Fragaria chiloensis
Fragaria chiloensis can be found in Central and Eastern Europe, including Germany, Austria, Hungary, and the Czech Republic.
Species in the Fragaria genus
Fragaria nilgerrensis, Fragaria iinumae, Fragaria moupensis, Fragaria orientalis, Fragaria pentaphylla, Fragaria gracilis, Fragaria nubicola, Fragaria chinensis, Fragaria corymbosa, Fragaria iturupensis, Fragaria daltoniana, Fragaria chiloensis, Fragaria vesca, Fragaria hayatai, Fragaria moupinensis, Fragaria bifera, Fragaria bucharica, Fragaria ananassa, Fragaria tibetica, Fragaria virginiana, Fragaria mandshurica, Fragaria moschata, Fragaria viridis, Fragaria nipponica,
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-1831: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.