Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
elymaitica
ID:
744685

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mozaff.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot. 14: 89 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744018



Common Names

  • Gypsophila elymaitica
  • Elymaitica Gypsophila
  • Gypsophila


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Description

Gypsophila elymaitica (also called Gypsophila elymaitica, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Caryophyllaceae family. It is native to Iran, Iraq, and Turkey, and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It is an annual herb, growing up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are simple and alternate, and its flowers are white in color.

Uses & Benefits

Gypsophila elymaitica is used for its medicinal properties, including as an anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gypsophila elymaitica has small white flowers that are clustered in small umbels. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gypsophila elymaitica is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Gypsophila elymaitica

Gypsophila elymaitica can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Gypsophila elymaitica FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Gypsophila elymaitica?

Gypsophila elymaitica is native to tropical rainforests in South America.

What are the common names of Gypsophila elymaitica?

Common names for Gypsophila elymaitica include whip vine and whipstick.

What is the growth habit of Gypsophila elymaitica?

Gypsophila elymaitica is a woody vine that grows up to 15 meters in length.

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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