Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
stellatus
ID:
987677

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rydb. ex Small) Rehder

Source:
rjp

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 1: 256 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000987015



Common Names

  • Ninebark
  • Stellate Ninebark
  • Stellate Ninebark Shrub


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Description

Physocarpus stellatus (also called star-leaved ninebark, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with star-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is native to eastern North America and is found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Physocarpus stellatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Physocarpus stellatus are white, with five petals, and have a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Physocarpus stellatus is a deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be done by cuttings or layering. Seeds should be sown in the spring, and cuttings should be taken in the summer. Layering should be done in the fall.

Where to Find Physocarpus stellatus

Physocarpus stellatus is native to North America and can be found in woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides.

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

Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:195631-2: Based on the initial data import