Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
repens
ID:
615789

Status:
valid

Authors:
Colenso

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 19: 261 (1886 publ. 1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615121



Common Names

  • Colobanthus repens
  • Creeping Colobanthus
  • Creeping Pearlwort


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Description

Colobanthus repens (also called Creeping Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Falkland Islands. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is characterized by its creeping growth habit.

Uses & Benefits

Colobanthus repens is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colobanthus repens has small, white to pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colobanthus repens is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun but may require more frequent watering.

Where to Find Colobanthus repens

Colobanthus repens can be found in Chile and Argentina.

Colobanthus repens FAQ

What are the common names for Colobanthus repens?

Colobanthus repens is commonly known as the Antarctic pearlwort.

What type of plant is Colobanthus repens?

Colobanthus repens is a perennial herbaceous plant.

What is the native range of Colobanthus repens?

Colobanthus repens is native to Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands.

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