What is Potentilla?

Potentilla is a genus Rosaceae rose. They are commonly called cinquefoily and consist of about 500 different types of permanent, annual and two -year -old herbs. The name of the plant orginate from the medieval Latin word tornementilla , which means "little suffering". This comes from the species of Potentilla Ereta, which is assumed to cure mild stomach pain. Because of their similar appearance, they are also commonly called "barren strawberries" and lack of edible fruit. They often appear in regions that are overcome with an ordinary Heather. The larvae of both butterflies and moths eat leaves as a source of primary food. Mature butterflies often return to feed on nectar. Polish scales of carmine are parasites that absorb nutrients from the roots of the plant. Here comes the cinquefoil , which means "five leaves". Some species have up to three leaves, while others have up to 15. Flowers are usually yellow but may be white, pink or red. Cultivar varieties can come in anyno color than blue.

Potentilly fruit is very similar to strawberries; While most of them are dry, some may be damp and fleshy. The outer layer of fruit is covered with seeds that are technically considered nuts. Many species are commonly grown as ornaments. Potentilla atrosanguinea and sulfur Cinquefoil are often used because of their height and bright, colorful flowers. Potentilly hybrids were created with double currents and improved growth.

There are many kinds of potentilly cultivars that are extremely adaptable to harsh soils, they can live dry or swamps or flower from June to the first frost. Once the plant is set, it requires very low maintenance. They are able to adapt to almost any place where they are planted, except for pots. Potentilly root systems grow to large size and the imprisonment of pots or containers can cause a flower to die.

Many kinds with bHe used to use in herbalism. Potentilla Fragarioides is used in traditional Chinese medicine as haemostatic. Potentilla Ereta was used in Europe to treat gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea and stomach. This herb also contains a red dye called Tormentole, which is used in the past to dye the skin.