Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
arabica
ID:
714077

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barkoudah

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Wentia 9: 139 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713410



Common Names

  • Gypsophila Arabica
  • Gypsophila Red Oak
  • Gypsophila Silver Oak


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Description

Gypsophila arabica (also called Arabian Baby's Breath, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and Central Asia. It grows up to 60 cm tall and has small white flowers. It is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Gypsophila arabica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in bouquets. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gypsophila arabica has white flowers with yellow anthers, and the seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gypsophila arabica can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seeds in a light, well-drained soil in the spring and keep the soil moist. Division is best done in the spring or autumn. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections, making sure each section has some roots and shoots. Replant the divisions in a light, well-drained soil and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Gypsophila arabica

Gypsophila arabica can be found in Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

Gypsophila arabica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gypsophila arabica?

Gypsophila arabica

What is the family of Gypsophila arabica?

Caryophyllaceae

Where is Gypsophila arabica native to?

Central and Eastern Europe

Species in the Gypsophila genus

Gypsophila acantholimoides, Gypsophila achaia, Gypsophila acutifolia, Gypsophila adenophora, Gypsophila adenophylla, Gypsophila albida, Gypsophila altissima, Gypsophila antari, Gypsophila antoninae, Gypsophila arabica, Gypsophila aretioides, Gypsophila arrostii, Gypsophila aucheri, Gypsophila aulieatensis, Gypsophila australis, Gypsophila baytopiorum, Gypsophila bazorganica, Gypsophila bellidifolia, Gypsophila bermejoi, Gypsophila bicolor, Gypsophila bitlisensis, Gypsophila boissieriana, Gypsophila brachypetala, Gypsophila briquetiana, Gypsophila bucharica, Gypsophila capillaris, Gypsophila capitata, Gypsophila capituliflora, Gypsophila caricifolia, Gypsophila castellana, Gypsophila cephalotes, Gypsophila cerastoides, Gypsophila collina, Gypsophila confertifolia, Gypsophila curvifolia, Gypsophila damascena, Gypsophila davisii, Gypsophila davurica, Gypsophila desertorum, Gypsophila diffusa, Gypsophila digenea, Gypsophila elegans, Gypsophila eriocalyx, Gypsophila fastigiata, Gypsophila fedtschenkoana, Gypsophila festucifolia, Gypsophila germanicopolitana, Gypsophila glandulosa, Gypsophila glomerata, Gypsophila graminifolia,

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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