Status:
valid
Authors:
Fenzl
Source:
cmp
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 1: 393 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537557
Common Names
- Ankyropetalum gypsophiloides
- Gypsophiloid Ankyropetalum
- Gypsophiloid Joint-fir
Synonyms
- Ankyropetalum gypsophiloides glandulosum Bornm. [unknown]
- Ankyropetalum gypsophiloides viscosum Barkoudah [unknown]
- Gypsophila coelosyriaca Williams [unknown]
- Gypsophila gypsophiloides (Fenzl) Blakelock [unknown]
- Gypsophila subaphylla Rech.f. [unknown]
Description
Ankyropetalum gypsophiloides (also called Gypsophila-like Ankyropetalum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with hairy stems and leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is usually found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ankyropetalum gypsophiloides is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and borders. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to control erosion on slopes.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ankyropetalum gypsophiloides var. coelesyriacum (Boiss. & Hausskn.) Barkoudah
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ankyropetalum gypsophiloides is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ankyropetalum gypsophiloides is a species of flowering plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salt spray.
Where to Find Ankyropetalum gypsophiloides
Ankyropetalum gypsophiloides can be found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.
Ankyropetalum gypsophiloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ankyropetalum gypsophiloides?
Ankyropetalum gypsophiloides
What is the common name of Ankyropetalum gypsophiloides?
Gypsophila-like Ankyropetalum
What is the natural habitat of Ankyropetalum gypsophiloides?
Dry, sandy or rocky soils in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Ankyropetalum genus
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Acanthophyllum andersenii,
Acanthophyllum anisocladum,
Acanthophyllum bilobum,
Acanthophyllum bracteatum,
Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum,
Acanthophyllum caespitosum,
Acanthophyllum coloratum,
Acanthophyllum crassifolium,
Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium,
Acanthophyllum diezianum,
Acanthophyllum elatius,
Acanthophyllum fissicalyx,
Acanthophyllum glandulosum,
Acanthophyllum gracile,
Acanthophyllum grandiflorum,
Acanthophyllum kabulicum,
Acanthophyllum kandaharicum,
Acanthophyllum knorringianum,
Acanthophyllum korolkowii,
Acanthophyllum korshinskyi,
Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii,
Acanthophyllum lamondiae,
Acanthophyllum laxiflorum,
Acanthophyllum laxiusculum,
Acanthophyllum lilacinum,
Acanthophyllum longicalyx,
Acanthophyllum macrodon,
Acanthophyllum maimanense,
Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum,
Acanthophyllum mucronatum,
Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum,
Acanthophyllum pachycephalum,
Acanthophyllum pachystegium,
Acanthophyllum pleiostegium,
Acanthophyllum popovii,
Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum,
Acanthophyllum pulchrum,
Acanthophyllum pungens,
Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum,
Acanthophyllum recurvum,
Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum,
Acanthophyllum scapiflorum,
Acanthophyllum schugnanicum,
Acanthophyllum sordidum,
Acanthophyllum speciosum,