We synthesized the results from a flow cytometric seed screen and the literature to infer the phylogenetic origin and the geographical and taxonomic distribution of apomixis in tribe Potentilleae (Rosaceae). We distinguished between regular sexuality and apomixis, the zygotic and parthenogenetic origin of the embryo, and the pseudogamous (i.e. sexual) versus autonomous origin of the endosperm. The combined evidence provides information on reproductive modes for 11 genera and 120 species. For the first time records on reproductive mode are provided for the genus Farinopsis, 29 species (from five genera), and seven series of Potentilla. Regular sexuality was observed in Aphanes,