Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
sericea
ID:
714412

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ser. ex DC.) Krylov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Fl. Zapadnoi Sibiri 5: 1087 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713745



Common Names

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


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Description

Gypsophila sericea (also called Silky 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 sericea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gypsophila sericea is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, white, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gypsophila sericea is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. It can be pruned back in late summer to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Gypsophila sericea

Gypsophila sericea can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Gypsophila sericea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gypsophila sericea?

Gypsophila sericea

What is the common name of Gypsophila sericea?

Silky Baby's Breath

What is the family of Gypsophila sericea?

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-2836880: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Porfiry Krylov (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krylov' in the authors string.
Nicolas Charles Seringe (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ser.' in the authors string.