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creeping cinquefoil

Potentilla reptans

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (نباتات)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)

Class

Magnoliopsida (ماغنولانية)

Order

Rosales (ورديات)

Family

Rosaceae (Rose Family)

Genus

Potentilla

Species

Potentilla reptans (creeping cinquefoil)

Names in Other Languages

French potentille rampante

German Kriechendes Fingerkraut

Portuguese cinco-folhas

Similar Species in Potentilla

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arctic cinquefoil

Potentilla hyparctica

Potentilla pulcherrima

Potentilla canadensis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of creeping cinquefoil?

The scientific name of creeping cinquefoil is Potentilla reptans. It belongs to the genus Potentilla.

What is the conservation status of creeping cinquefoil?

creeping cinquefoil (Potentilla reptans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does creeping cinquefoil live?

creeping cinquefoil is found in Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Portugal, Spain.

What family does creeping cinquefoil belong to?

creeping cinquefoil (Potentilla reptans) belongs to the genus Potentilla, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.

Is creeping cinquefoil endangered?

No, creeping cinquefoil (Potentilla reptans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does creeping cinquefoil belong to?

creeping cinquefoil (Potentilla reptans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).

What are the closest relatives of creeping cinquefoil?

The closest relatives of creeping cinquefoil in the genus Potentilla include arctic cinquefoil, barren strawberry, beautiful cinquefoil, Ashy Cinquefoil, bluff cinquefoil.