Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
melampoda
ID:
714263

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bien. ex Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 1: 551 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713596



Common Names

  • Gypsophila melampoda
  • Black-footed Gypsophila
  • Melampod Gypsophila


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Description

Gypsophila melampoda (also called Black-flowered 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 melampoda is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower arrangements and bouquets. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gypsophila melampoda has white flowers with a yellow center and small, round-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small, round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gypsophila melampoda is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is generally pest and disease free and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Gypsophila melampoda

Gypsophila melampoda can be found in Turkey and the Caucasus.

Gypsophila melampoda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gypsophila melampoda?

Gypsophila melampoda

What is the common name of Gypsophila melampoda?

Black-flowered Baby's Breath

Where is Gypsophila melampoda native to?

Central Asia

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-2836743: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theophil Bienert (1833-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bien.' in the authors string.