Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
pusillus
ID:
700380

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Drumm. ex Harv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 7: 52 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699713



Common Names

  • Pusillus Geococcus
  • Gentianella
  • Hairleaf Gentian


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Synonyms

  • Geococcus fiedleri Scheuerm. [unknown]

Description

Geococcus pusillus (also called Dwarf Waterwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It has small, white flowers and is native to Europe and Asia. It grows in wet meadows and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Geococcus pusillus has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Geococcus pusillus has white flowers with yellow centers. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are slender and have a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geococcus pusillus is a small, perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the stem tips and placed in a moist potting mix. The plant should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Geococcus pusillus

Geococcus pusillus can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and wet woods in the mountains of eastern North America, from Newfoundland to Georgia.

Geococcus pusillus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geococcus pusillus?

Geococcus pusillus

What is the common name of Geococcus pusillus?

Dwarf Earthnut

What is the natural habitat of Geococcus pusillus?

Meadows, grasslands, and open woods

Species in the Geococcus genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2822538: Based on the initial data import
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
James Drummond (1787-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Drumm.' in the authors string.