Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
graecus
ID:
568868

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schreb.) Barkoudah

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Wentia 9: 166 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568200



Common Names

  • Greek Bolanthus
  • Greek Foamflower
  • Greek Indian Pipe


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Synonyms

  • Saponaria graeca Schreb. [unknown]
  • Silene polygonoides Pers. [unknown]
  • Cucubalus polygonoides Willd. [unknown]
  • Gypsophila graeca Britten [unknown]
  • Gypsophila ocellata Sm. [unknown]
  • Gypsophila polygonoides Halácsy [unknown]
  • Gypsophila polygonoides ocellata (Sm.) Hayek [unknown]

Description

Bolanthus graecus (also called Greek hogweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its small white flowers and its deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Bolanthus graecus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bolanthus graecus is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bolanthus graecus is an evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It is a fast-growing plant and can reach maturity in as little as one year.

Where to Find Bolanthus graecus

Bolanthus graecus can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Bolanthus graecus FAQ

What is the common name of Bolanthus graecus?

Graecus Bolanthus

What is the natural habitat of Bolanthus graecus?

Mountain meadows of Greece

What is the ideal temperature for Bolanthus graecus?

50-60°F (10-15°C)

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2678900: Based on the initial data import
Johann Christian Daniel von Schreber (1739-1810): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schreb.' in the authors string.
Youssef Ibrahim Barkoudah (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barkoudah' in the authors string.