Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
apetalus
ID:
615752

Status:
valid

Authors:
Druce

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 1916: 616 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615084



Common Names

  • Colobanthus apetalus
  • Fairy Grass
  • Giant Fairy Grass


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Synonyms

  • Spergula apetala Labill. [unknown]

Description

Colobanthus apetalus (also called Apetalus Colobanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South America, from Brazil to Argentina, and is found in wet, open areas such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Colobanthus apetalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Colobanthus apetalus var. alpinus (Kirk) L.B.Moore

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colobanthus apetalus has white or pale pink flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colobanthus apetalus is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the plants should be spaced about 20 cm apart. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Colobanthus apetalus

Colobanthus apetalus can be found in South America, from Venezuela to Argentina.

Colobanthus apetalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colobanthus apetalus?

Colobanthus apetalus

What is the common name of Colobanthus apetalus?

Apetalus Colobanthus

Where is Colobanthus apetalus found?

Colobanthus apetalus is found in the Andes of South America

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,

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