Geocarpon minimum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minimum
ID:
700359
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mack.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Torreya 14: 67. 1914
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699692
Common Names
- Minimum Geocarpon
- Minute Fruit
- Smallfruit
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geocarpon minimum (also called Dwarf Waterwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It has small, white flowers and is native to Europe and Asia. It grows in wet meadows and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Geocarpon minimum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Geocarpon minimum is a small, yellow, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geocarpon minimum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall, and cuttings should be taken in the spring. Both methods should be done when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Geocarpon minimum
Geocarpon minimum can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and wet woods in the mountains of eastern North America, from Newfoundland to Georgia.
Geocarpon minimum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geocarpon minimum?
Geocarpon minimum
What is the common name of Geocarpon minimum?
Least Earthnut
What is the natural habitat of Geocarpon minimum?
Meadows, grasslands, and open woods
Species in the Geocarpon genus
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-2822514: Based on the initial data import
Kenneth Kent Mackenzie (1877-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mack.' in the authors string.