Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
gypsophilum
ID:
82536

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Turner) B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 89(2): 191 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081865



Common Names

  • Perymenium gypsophilum
  • Gypsophilum Perymenium
  • Perymenium


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Synonyms

  • Perymenium hintoniorum gypsophilum B.L.Turner [deprecated]

Description

Perymenium gypsophilum (also called Gypsophila, Baby's Breath, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant. It has small white flowers and grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Europe and Asia and is commonly found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Perymenium gypsophilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Perymenium gypsophilum are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perymenium gypsophilum is a low-growing, spreading perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Perymenium gypsophilum

Perymenium gypsophilum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Perymenium gypsophilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perymenium gypsophilum?

Perymenium gypsophilum

What is the common name of Perymenium gypsophilum?

Gypsophila Perymenium

What is the natural habitat of Perymenium gypsophilum?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Perymenium genus

Perymenium stenophyllum, Perymenium jalapanum, Perymenium gracile, Perymenium tamaulipense, Perymenium basaseachicanum, Perymenium paneroi, Perymenium alticola, Perymenium nicaraguense, Perymenium hintonii, Perymenium mendezii, Perymenium oxycarphum, Perymenium glandulosum, Perymenium asperifolium, Perymenium wilburorum, Perymenium huentitanum, Perymenium gymnolomoides, Perymenium uxoris, Perymenium oaxacanum, Perymenium sedasanum, Perymenium colombianum, Perymenium bishopii, Perymenium jelskii, Perymenium celendianum, Perymenium subsquarrosum, Perymenium chloroleucum, Perymenium rude, Perymenium fayi, Perymenium cualense, Perymenium jaliscense, Perymenium harlingii, Perymenium episcopale, Perymenium discolor, Perymenium featherstonei, Perymenium grande, Perymenium pinetorum, Perymenium gypsophilum, Perymenium buphthalmoides, Perymenium reticulatum, Perymenium huascaranum, Perymenium ghiesbreghtii, Perymenium beckeri, Perymenium pringlei, Perymenium berlandieri, Perymenium sonoranum, Perymenium tehuacanum, Perymenium klattianum, Perymenium ovatum, Perymenium globosum, Perymenium hintoniorum, Perymenium yanezii,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References