Fragaria orientalis

Fragaria orientalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Subfamily: Rosoideae
Genus: Fragaria
Species: F. orientalis
Binomial name
Fragaria orientalis
Losinsk.

Fragaria orientalis is a diploid species of wild strawberry native to E. Asia - Eastern Siberia. It is occasionally cultivated as a novelty edible. It is called 东方草莓 (dong fang cao mei) in at least part of its native range.

Key Features

Fragaria orientalis is a perennial, averaging 8 in (.2m) tall; it blooms from Apr to May.[1] It vigorously produces runners, like many herbaceous members of Fragariinae.

Distinguishing Features

Cultivation

This plant is cultivated as an edible herb. However, it is relatively rare in cultivation. However, Plants for a Future offers a preliminary method of cultivation. Prefers a sunny position with moist, fertile soil for maximum production. However, plants can tolerate partial shade. Fragaria orientalis prefers a mulch of coniferous needles. They can be vigorous, spreading via runners. However, there is little invasive threat.[1]

Distribution

Fragaria orientalis is native to China and E Siberia, specifically the Chinese provinces of Gansu, Hebei, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Nei Mongol, Qinghai, Shaanxi, Shanxi, as well as in Korea, Mongolia, and E Russia.[2] These plants can be found in forests and meadows on mountain slopes, usually in the shade of forest trees at elevations of 600 – 4000 meters.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Fragaria orientalis- Lozinsk". Plants for a Future. Retrieved 2012-12-13.
  2. 1 2 "Flora of China". eFloras.org. Retrieved 2013-12-13.
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