Plate 24.Potentilla Nipalensis.Drawn from Nature by M.R.Engraved by R. Havell Junr.
Plate 24.Potentilla Nipalensis.Drawn from Nature by M.R.Engraved by R. Havell Junr.
Plate 24.Potentilla Nipalensis.Drawn from Nature by M.R.Engraved by R. Havell Junr.
Nipal Potentilla.
Class and Order.—Icosandria Polygynia.
Syn. Potentilla Nipalensis.Hooker's Exotic Flora,vol.ii.,pl.88.
Root fibrous—stem erect, branching—radical leaves, quinate—leaflets obovate, lanceolate, serrate—stipules large, broad, lanceolate—flowers terminal, on long peduncles—calyx double—five outer segments small, five inner somewhat larger—corolla five petals, emarginate, beautiful rose colour, darker at the base—stamens numerous—styles many—whole plant, hairy.
Root fibrous—stem erect, branching—radical leaves, quinate—leaflets obovate, lanceolate, serrate—stipules large, broad, lanceolate—flowers terminal, on long peduncles—calyx double—five outer segments small, five inner somewhat larger—corolla five petals, emarginate, beautiful rose colour, darker at the base—stamens numerous—styles many—whole plant, hairy.
For this beautiful species of Potentilla we are indebted to the celebrated Dr. Wallich, of the Botanic Garden, Calcutta, who discovered it in Nipal, and sent seeds of it to this country. It is now becoming generally known, and is a great acquisition to our gardens, both for the beauty of its flower and continuing so long in blossom. A light loam suits it best; and when it likes the situation it will sow itself, and is therefore easily propagated. The genus Potentilla is not a showy one, but there are several pretty species:—
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