Potentilla cryptotaeniae

Physical Characteristics

Potentilla cryptotaeniae is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - N. China, Japan.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Anthelmintic Antidote Salve Skin VD Vulnerary Anthelmintic, antidote, salve, skin, vulnerary[178]. Used in the treatment of venereal sores[178].

Known Hazards

One report says that the plant is very poisonous but gives no details[178].