Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
surculosa
ID:
671565

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rech.f.) Ikonn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 27: 63 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670897



Common Names

  • Surculosa Eremogone
  • Eremogone Surculosa
  • Surculosa


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Synonyms

  • Arenaria surculosa Rech.f. [unknown]

Description

Eremogone surculosa (also called Creeping Eremogone, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 m in height. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Eremogone surculosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eremogone surculosa is white or pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a tuft of white hairs at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremogone surculosa is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to part shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Eremogone surculosa

Eremogone surculosa can be found in the Caucasus and Turkey.

Eremogone surculosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremogone surculosa?

Eremogone surculosa

What type of habitat does Eremogone surculosa prefer?

Eremogone surculosa prefers dry, rocky habitats.

What is the flowering season for Eremogone surculosa?

Eremogone surculosa typically flowers in late spring to early summer.

Species in the Eremogone genus

Eremogone cliftonii, Eremogone aberrans, Eremogone acerosa, Eremogone acicularis, Eremogone aculeata, Eremogone acutisepala, Eremogone androsacea, Eremogone angustisepala, Eremogone armeniaca, Eremogone asiatica, Eremogone biebersteinii, Eremogone blepharophylla, Eremogone brachypetala, Eremogone calcicola, Eremogone capillaris, Eremogone caricifolia, Eremogone cephalotes, Eremogone congesta, Eremogone cucubaloides, Eremogone davisii, Eremogone dianthoides, Eremogone drypidea, Eremogone eastwoodiae, Eremogone fendleri, Eremogone ferganica, Eremogone ferrisiae, Eremogone franklinii, Eremogone glaucescens, Eremogone globuliflora, Eremogone graminea, Eremogone griffithii, Eremogone gypsophiloides, Eremogone holostea, Eremogone hookeri, Eremogone insignis, Eremogone isaurica, Eremogone jakutorum, Eremogone juncea, Eremogone kingii, Eremogone koelzii, Eremogone ladyginae, Eremogone ledebouriana, Eremogone litwinowii, Eremogone longifolia, Eremogone lychnidea, Eremogone macradenia, Eremogone macrantha, Eremogone meyeri, Eremogone mongholica, Eremogone multiflora,

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-2792142: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Sergei Sergeevich Ikonnikov (1931-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ikonn.' in the authors string.