Potentilla fragarioides

Physical Characteristics

Potentilla fragarioides is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. 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 - China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia and Siberia.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Stem Edible Uses: Leaf stem - boiled[105, 177].

Medicinal Uses

Astringent The leaves are astringent[240]. The compound D-catechin has been isolated from the plant and is used in cases of gynaecological bleeding[218].

Known Hazards

None known