Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
honigbergeri
ID:
714227

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fenzl) Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 1: 558 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713560



Common Names

  • Baby's Breath
  • Gypsy Weed
  • Gypsophila


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Synonyms

  • Gypsophila galiifolia Gilli [unknown]

Description

Gypsophila honigbergeri (also called Honigberger's Baby's Breath, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has thin, erect stems and small, white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, roadsides, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Gypsophila honigbergeri 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 honigbergeri has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gypsophila honigbergeri 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 honigbergeri

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

Gypsophila honigbergeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gypsophila honigbergeri?

Gypsophila honigbergeri

What is the common name of Gypsophila honigbergeri?

Honigberger's Baby's Breath

Where is Gypsophila honigbergeri native to?

Eastern Europe and the Caucasus

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2836710: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.