Status:
valid
Authors:
(Oliv.) Koidz.
Source:
tro
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 4: 120 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001136020
Common Names
- Ross Mukdenia
- Ross Carpet Bells
- Ross Mukdenia Carpet Bells
Description
Mukdenia rossii (also called Mukdenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the alpine and subalpine regions of East Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist meadows, rocky slopes, and alpine grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Mukdenia rossii is an ornamental plant that is used in rock gardens and borders. It is also used to create ground cover and can be used to stabilize slopes. The flowers of this plant are edible and can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mukdenia rossii has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Where to Find Mukdenia rossii
Mukdenia rossii is native to Japan and China. It can be found in the wild in moist, shady areas, and is also available from nurseries and garden centers.
Species in the Mukdenia genus
Species in the Saxifragaceae family
Astilbe amabilis,
Astilbe apoensis,
Astilbe biternata,
Astilbe crenatiloba,
Astilbe formosa,
Astilbe glaberrima,
Astilbe grandis,
Astilbe hachijoensis,
Astilbe japonica,
Astilbe khasiana,
Astilbe longicarpa,
Astilbe longipilosa,
Astilbe macrocarpa,
Astilbe macroflora,
Astilbe microphylla,
Astilbe okuyamae,
Astilbe papuana,
Astilbe philippinensis,
Astilbe photeinophylla,
Astilbe platyphylla,
Astilbe rivularis,
Astilbe rubra,
Astilbe shikokiana,
Astilbe simplicifolia,
Astilbe thunbergii,
Astilbe tsushimensis,
Astilbe longipedicellata,
Astilboides tabularis,
Bensoniella oregona,
Bergenia ciliata,
Bergenia crassifolia,
Bergenia emeiensis,
Bergenia hissarica,
Bergenia pacumbis,
Bergenia purpurascens,
Bergenia scopulosa,
Bergenia stracheyi,
Bergenia tianquanensis,
Bergenia ugamica,
Bolandra californica,
Bolandra oregana,
Boykinia aconitifolia,
Boykinia intermedia,
Boykinia lycoctonifolia,
Boykinia major,
Boykinia occidentalis,
Boykinia richardsonii,
Boykinia rotundifolia,
Boykinia richardsonii,
Boykinia cincinnata,