Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
minuartioides
ID:
568875

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jaub. & Spach) Hub.-Mor.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 28: 23 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568207



Common Names

  • Minnuartioides Bolanthus
  • Minnuartioides Foamflower
  • Minnuartioides Indian Pipe


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Synonyms

  • Acanthophyllum minuartioides (Jaub. & Spach) Barkoudah [unknown]
  • Gypsophila minuartioides Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Bolanthus minuartioides (also called Minuartioides 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 minuartioides 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 minuartioides is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with long, slender stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bolanthus minuartioides 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 minuartioides

Bolanthus minuartioides can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Bolanthus minuartioides FAQ

What is the common name of Bolanthus minuartioides?

Minnuartioides Bolanthus

What is the natural habitat of Bolanthus minuartioides?

Mountain meadows of Greece

What is the ideal temperature for Bolanthus minuartioides?

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-2678909: Based on the initial data import
Hippolyte François Jaubert (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jaub.' in the authors string.
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.
Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.