Nepal Cinquefoil, Cinquefoil

Potentilla nepalensis

Basic Information

Family: Rosaceae

Genus: potentilla

Plant ID (slug): potentilla-nepalensis

Numeric ID: 25068

USDA Hardiness: 5-10

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Potentilla nepalensis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.6 m (2ft in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to August. 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 - W. Himalayas.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root - cooked. Starchy[177].

Medicinal Uses

Depurative The root is depurative[240]. The ashes are mixed with oil and applied to burns[240].