Potentilla nepalensis, common name Nepal cinquefoil, is a perennial plant species in the genus Potentilla.
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| Flower of Potentilla nepalensis at the Giardino Botanico Alpino Chanousia | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Potentilla |
| Species: | P. nepalensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Potentilla nepalensis Hooker[1]
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Description
editPotentilla nepalensis can reach a height of 30–60 centimetres (12–24 in). This plant forms low mounds of deep green strawberry-like leaves composed of broad leaflets. The cup-shaped 5-petalled flowers may be cherry red or deep pink, with a darker center, about 2.5 cm in width. They bloom July to August. [3]
Distribution
editThis plant is native to E. Asia and W. Himalayas, from Pakistan to Nepal. [3]
Habitat
editThis species can be found in grazing grounds and cultivated areas, at elevation of 2,100–2,700 metres (6,900–8,900 ft) above sea level. [3]
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