Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
glomerata
ID:
714198

Status:
valid

Authors:
Adams

Source:
cmp

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Naturk. 1: 54 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713531



Common Names

  • Baby's Breath
  • Gypsy Weed
  • Gypsophila


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Synonyms

  • Gypsophila globulosa Steven [unknown]
  • Gypsophila glomerata globulosa (Steven ex Besser) Schmalh. [unknown]

Description

Gypsophila glomerata (also called Clustered Gypsophila, among many other common names) is an annual herb of the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to Europe and western Asia and grows in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gypsophila glomerata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds, as well as in bouquets and floral arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gypsophila glomerata has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gypsophila glomerata is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Gypsophila glomerata

Gypsophila glomerata can be found in the deserts of Central Asia.

Gypsophila glomerata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gypsophila glomerata?

Gypsophila glomerata

What is the common name of Gypsophila glomerata?

Clustered Baby's Breath

What is the natural habitat of Gypsophila glomerata?

Dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes

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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