Indian Strawberry


Scientific Name

Potentilla indica (Andrews) Th.Wolf


Other Names

Sarpe phool


Life Form

Herb


Synonyms

Duchesnea indica (Andr.) Focke


Family

Rosaceae



Sarpe phool
Image by - Saroj Kasaju
Usages

Medicine - The plant extracts are used to treat inflammation, wounds, and skin diseases.


Native to

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan


Habitat

Temperate biome, 700- 2500m.


Conservation Status

Not evaluated



Plant Description

Perennial herb

Creeping, hairy, and reddish-brown.

Compound, with three leaflets that are toothed and hairy.

Bright yellow, five petals, numerous stamens.

Small, red, dry achenes, resembling strawberries but lacking juicy flesh.


Phenology

Flowering: March-October.