Status:
valid
Authors:
Pau
Source:
cmp
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Aragonesa Ci. Nat. 15: 167 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713462
Common Names
- Baby's Breath
- Gypsy Weed
- Gypsophila
Description
Gypsophila castellana (also called Castle Baby's Breath, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has small white flowers and narrow, linear leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Gypsophila castellana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cut flower for bouquets and arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gypsophila castellana is white and star-shaped, with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gypsophila castellana is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location in spring. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late summer or early autumn and root them in a sandy soil. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Gypsophila castellana
Gypsophila castellana is native to China and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Gypsophila castellana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gypsophila castellana?
Gypsophila castellana
What type of plant is Gypsophila castellana?
It is an herb
Where is Gypsophila castellana native to?
It is native to China
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,