Potentilla kleiniana

Physical Characteristics

Potentilla kleiniana is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from May to September, and the seeds ripen from May 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, India.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves and stems - cooked[147]. Fruit - raw or cooked[272].

Medicinal Uses

Astringent Depurative Febrifuge The plant is astringent, depurative and febrifuge[147, 240]. The whole plant is decocted and used in the treatment of colds, influenza, sore throat etc[218].

Known Hazards

None known