Potentilla reptans aka Creeping Cinquefoil

Potentilla reptans, also known as creeping cinquefoil or creeping tormentil, is a creeping perennial plant native to Eurasia and Northern Africa, but has been naturalized in other parts of the world. Its trailing stems root at the nodes and leaves have long stalks. The plant blooms in the summer with yellow flowers that have five heart-shaped petals, and it can easily be confused with silverweed. The grizzled skipper butterfly favors this plant. Alcoholic extracts from its roots have shown moderate antimicrobial activity against common wound pathogens. However, it can be an invasive weed in lawns and flowerbeds, and can be difficult to eradicate. All of the taproots must be dug up, or the plant will reappear. Mowing is not effective for controlling this weed, as it stimulates root growth and encourages the plant to spread. Potentilla supina, another species of flowering plant in the Rosaceae family, is native to Europe, Turkey, and Northern and Southern Africa. It is not to be confused with creeping cinquefoil. In terms of care, creeping cinquefoil is a rare houseplant that requires regular watering and thrives in direct light that is no more than a foot away from a window. It prefers well-draining soil and should be repotted each time it doubles in size.