Potentilla nepalensis

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Potentilla nepalensis
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Flower of Potentilla nepalensis at the Giardino Botanico Alpino Chanousia
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P. nepalensis
Binomial name
Potentilla nepalensis
Hooker[1]
Synonyms
  • Potentilla nepalensis willmottiae[2]
  • Potentilla willmottiae
  • Potentilla 'Miss Wilmott'

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Potentilla nepalensis, common name cinquefoil, is a perennial plant species in the genus Potentilla.

Description

Potentilla nepalensis can reach a height of 30–60 centimetres (12–24 in). This plant forms low mounds of deep green strawberry-like leaves composed of broad leaflets. The cup-shaped 5-petalled flowers may be cherry red or deep pink, with a darker center, about 2.5 cm in width. They bloom July to August. [3]

Distribution

This plant is native to E. Asia and W. Himalayas, from Pakistan to Nepal. [3]

Habitat

This species can be found in grazing grounds and cultivated areas, at elevation of 2,100–2,700 metres (6,900–8,900 ft) above sea level. [3]

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