Family: Rosaceae
Author: Bunge
Bibliography: Flora altaica, Flora altaica; 1829, 430, 1829
Year: 1829
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Chamaerhodos
Vegetable: False
Observations: N. Korea
Description
Nuttall’s little rose, known scientifically as Chamaerhodos erecta, is a remarkable species within the Rosaceae family. This delicate and charming plant was first cataloged in Flora altaica by the esteemed botanist Bunge in 1829.
Nuttall’s little rose has a captivating presence with its upright stature, owing to a name that signifies its stature and grace. Adorning alpine and subalpine regions, this plant reveals its ornamental beauty particularly in mountainous terrains where it thrives.
A distinctive feature of Chamaerhodos erecta is its adaptability and resilience, making it a significant point of study for botanists. Its presence has been notably observed in regions across North Korea, showcasing its broad geographical distribution and ecological versatility.
The plant blooms with delicate flowers that, while petite, make a significant visual impact due to their subtle charm. This species contributes to the diverse tapestry of flora within the Rosaceae family, which is renowned for its economically and ecologically valuable members.
In conclusion, Nuttall’s little rose not only stands out for its botanical significance and adaptability but also for its historical value and the timeless beauty it adds to its natural habitat.
Common Names
Eng: little rose, rose chamaerhodos, american chamaerhodos, little ground-rose, little-rose
Fra: chamérhodos dressé
En: Nuttall’s little rose, Little rose, Rose chamaerhodos, American chamaerhodos, Little ground-rose, Little-rose
Fr: Chamérhodos dressé
Synonyms
- Chamaerhodos polygyna (G.Don)
- Chamaerhodos erecta var. parviflora ((Nutt.) C.L.Hitchc.)
- Chamaerhodos erecta var. nuttallii (Pickering ex Torr. & A.Gray)
- Chamaerhodos erecta subsp. nuttallii ((Pickering ex Torr. & A.Gray) Hultén)
- Chamaerhodos erecta var. stricta (Ledeb.)
- Chamaerhodos nuttallii ((Pickering ex Torr. & A.Gray) Rydb.)
- Chamaerhodos nuttallii var. keweenawensis (Fernald)
- Sibbaldia erecta (L.)
- Sibbaldia polygyna (Willd. ex Schult.)
- Chamaerhodos keweenawensis ((Fernald) Juz.)
- Chamaerhodos erecta var. adscensens (Ledeb.)
- Chamaerhodos songarica (Juz.)
- Sibbaldia erecta var. parviflora (Nutt.)
- Chamaerhodos micrantha (J.Krause)
Distribution
- Alaska (native)
- Alberta (native)
- Altay (native)
- Amur (native)
- British Columbia (native)
- Buryatiya (native)
- Chita (native)
- Colorado (native)
- East European Russia (native)
- Irkutsk (native)
- Kazakhstan (native)
- Korea (native)
- Krasnoyarsk (native)
- Magadan (native)
- Manitoba (native)
- Michigan (native)
- Minnesota (native)
- Mongolia (native)
- Montana (native)
- North Dakota (native)
- Northwest Territorie (native)
- Ontario (native)
- Primorye (native)
- Saskatchewan (native)
- South Dakota (native)
- Tuva (native)
- Utah (native)
- West Siberia (native)
- Wyoming (native)
- Yakutskiya (native)
- Yukon (native)
Additional Images
Habit
Taken Aug 21, 2011 by EOL − RT Hawke (cc-by-nc)
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3031905)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1055464-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Chamaerhodos erecta (L.) Bunge)
Specifications
Growth habit>: Forb/herb
