Status:
valid
Authors:
Lepeschk. ex Botsch. & Vved.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Uzbekistansk. Fil. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 3: 6 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713818
Common Names
- Vedeneevae Gypsophila
- Vedeneevae Pink
- Gypsophila
Description
Gypsophila vedeneevae (also called Vedeneev's Baby's Breath, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant with white flowers that is native to the Caucasus region. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Gypsophila vedeneevae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in bouquets. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gypsophila vedeneevae has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gypsophila vedeneevae can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, but it takes several years for the plants to reach maturity.
Where to Find Gypsophila vedeneevae
Gypsophila vedeneevae can be found in the Caucasus region, Turkey, Iran, and Central Asia.
Gypsophila vedeneevae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gypsophila vedeneevae?
Gypsophila vedeneevae
What is the common name of Gypsophila vedeneevae?
Vedeneevae baby's breath
What is the natural habitat of Gypsophila vedeneevae?
Dry, rocky slopes and meadows
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
S.N. Lepeschkin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lepeschk.' in the authors string.