Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
pseudomelampoda
ID:
714364

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gauba & Rech.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 48: 39 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713697



Common Names

  • Baby's Breath
  • Gypsy Flower
  • Maiden's Breath


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Description

Gypsophila pseudomelampoda (also called False Baby's Breath, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant of the Caryophyllaceae family. It has a low-growing habit, with small, white flowers and linear leaves. It is native to the Caucasus region, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gypsophila pseudomelampoda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gypsophila pseudomelampoda 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 pseudomelampoda is a low-growing, spreading plant that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Gypsophila pseudomelampoda

Gypsophila pseudomelampoda can be found in Central Asia.

Gypsophila pseudomelampoda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gypsophila pseudomelampoda?

Gypsophila pseudomelampoda

What is the common name of Gypsophila pseudomelampoda?

False Melampodium Baby's Breath

What is the family of Gypsophila pseudomelampoda?

Caryophyllaceae

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-2836837: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Erwin Gauba (1891-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gauba' in the authors string.