Potentilla supina

Physical Characteristics

Potentilla supina is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). 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

C. Europe to W. Asia.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked[105]. An emergency food, it is only used when all else fails[177].

Medicinal Uses

Astringent Febrifuge Odontalgic Tonic The root is astringent, febrifuge and tonic[240]. Pieces of the root are held in the mouth for 1 - 2 hours to relieve toothache[272]. The juice of the root is used in the treatment of indigestion[272].

Known Hazards

None known