Chinese Cinquefoil
Potentilla chinensisfam. Roseaceae
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Pl. A358 — Potentilla chinensis
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Potentilla chinensis, cununătul chinezesc, este o plantă perenicolă nativă în zone precum Amur, China, Coreea și Japonia. Înflorșează în condiții umide cu expozție la lumină sau parțială, fiind adaptabilă la diverse tipuri de sucuri, cum ar fi soarelui, medie și argila. Cunoscut pentru fructele și scufundărul săi edibile, acest plant a fost utilizat medicinal în rândul sa nativ. Potentilla chinensis poate crește până la 0,6 m de înălțime și este adesea găsit în habitaturi din partea estică a Asiai, de la Inner Mongolia până la Taiwan. Caracteristicile sale distincte includ frunze verzi slabe și floare minuscule galbenă ce adaugă valoare ornamentală în jardine sau în țărănești naturale.
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What is Chinese Cinquefoil?
Potentilla chinensis, cununătul chinezesc, este o plantă perenicolă nativă în zone precum Amur, China, Coreea și Japonia. Înflorșează în condiții umide cu expozție la lumină sau parțială, fiind adaptabilă la diverse tipuri de sucuri, cum ar fi soarelui, medie și argila.
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Stress Relief
stresstincture
Historically used for calming the mind and reducing anxiety.
Digestive Comfort
digestiondecoction
Traditionally used to soothe digestive issues.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivare
Cultivare
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Life cycle
Perennial
Mature size
0.6 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Chinese Cinquefoil for the first time
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Chinese Cinquefoil is a hardy perennial that's easy to grow for beginners, making it an excellent choice for your first garden plant.
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What you'll need
Seeds or small plants, a trowel, and a watering can.
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Best time to plant
Plant in spring after the last frost or in early fall before the first freeze.
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Soil and container prep
Choose a location with light to partial shade and well-draining soil. Amend the soil with compost if needed.
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Sowing or transplanting
Direct sow seeds in the ground or start them indoors 4-6 weeks before planting outside. Transplant young plants from containers.
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First two weeks
Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Avoid overwatering, especially if drainage is poor.
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Ongoing care
Provide light watering during dry spells and mulch around the base for moisture retention. Prune in early spring to maintain shape.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune dead or damaged branches as needed throughout the growing season. Harvest leaves and shoots for culinary use.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in heavy soil, neglecting to prune, and not providing enough light.
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Edible & utility
Edible parts:LeavesShoots
Edible uses: The leaves and shoots of Chinese Cinquefoil are edible. They can be consumed fresh or used in various preparations such as teas or added to salads for a light, flavorful addition.
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VIIDistribuție
13 native · 0 introduced
Distribuție
13 native · 0 introducedDistribution across1 continent· 13 native
Asia5 regions
native (5)ChinaJapanMongoliaSouth KoreaTaiwan
Broader regions
native:Amur, Khabarovsk, Primorye
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