Potentilla aurea, the golden cinquefoil, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae.[2] It is native to the mountains of mainland Europe, and has been introduced to Turkey.[1][3] A number of cultivars are available, including 'Aurantiaca', 'Goldklumpen', and 'Plena'.[4][5][6]

Potentilla aurea
Close-up of flower
Botanical illustration
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Potentilla
Species:
P. aurea
Binomial name
Potentilla aurea
Synonyms[1]
List
    • Dynamidium aureum (L.) Fourr.
    • Dynamidium erodorum (Jord.) Fourr.
    • Fragaria aurea (L.) Crantz
    • Potentilla ambigua Gaudin
    • Potentilla chrysocraspeda Lehm.
    • Potentilla erodora Jord. ex Verl.
    • Potentilla heerii Brügger
    • Potentilla pseudofrigida Schur
    • Potentilla ternata K.Koch
    • Potentilla transsilvanica Schur

References

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  1. ^ a b "Potentilla aurea L." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Potentilla aurea (PTLAU)". EPPO Global Database. European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization. 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
  3. ^ Puşcaş, Mihai; Choler, Philippe (2012). "A biogeographic delineation of the European Alpine System based on a cluster analysis of Carex curvula-dominated grasslands". Flora - Morphology, Distribution, Functional Ecology of Plants. 207 (3): 168–178. doi:10.1016/j.flora.2012.01.002.
  4. ^ "Potentilla aurea 'Aurantiaca'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2022. Synonyms; Potentilla ternata aurantiaca
  5. ^ "Potentilla aurea 'Goldklumpen'". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2022. Synonyms; Potentilla 'Gold Clogs'
  6. ^ "Potentilla aurea 'Plena' (d)". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2022. 2 suppliers