Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
huashanensis
ID:
714228

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tsui & D.Q.Lu

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 31: 565 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713561



Common Names

  • Baby's Breath
  • Gypsy Weed
  • Gypsophila


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Description

Gypsophila huashanensis (also called Huashan Baby's Breath, among many other common names) is an annual 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 huashanensis 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 huashanensis 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 huashanensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer, in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn, and should be kept in a cool, shaded area until they have rooted. Once rooted, they can be planted out in a sunny, well-drained spot.

Where to Find Gypsophila huashanensis

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

Gypsophila huashanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gypsophila huashanensis?

Gypsophila huashanensis

What is the common name of Gypsophila huashanensis?

Huashan Baby's Breath

Where is Gypsophila huashanensis 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2836711: Based on the initial data import
You (Yu) Wen Tsui (1907-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tsui' in the authors string.
De Quan Lu (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Q.Lu' in the authors string.