Herniaria alpina - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
721299
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chaix
Source:
cmp
Year:
1786
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Dauphiné 1: 379 (1786)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720632
Common Names
- Herniaria alpina
- Alpine Herniaria
- Alpine Rupturewort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Herniaria alpina (also called Alpine Germander, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is an evergreen perennial herb, growing to a height of 10 cm. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Herniaria alpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Herniaria alpina has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
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Herniaria alpina is a perennial herb that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Herniaria alpina
Herniaria alpina is found in the Alps and the Carpathian Mountains.
Herniaria alpina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Herniaria alpina?
Herniaria alpina
What type of plant is Herniaria alpina?
Herbaceous plant
What is the natural habitat of Herniaria alpina?
Grassy areas
Species in the Herniaria genus
Herniaria algarvica, Herniaria alpina, Herniaria baetica, Herniaria boissieri, Herniaria bornmuelleri, Herniaria caucasica, Herniaria ciliolata, Herniaria cyrenaica, Herniaria degenii, Herniaria fontanesii, Herniaria fruticosa, Herniaria glabra, Herniaria hemistemon, Herniaria hirsuta, Herniaria incana, Herniaria latifolia, Herniaria lusitanica, Herniaria maritima, Herniaria nigrimontium, Herniaria olympica, Herniaria parnassica, Herniaria permixta, Herniaria polygama, Herniaria regnieri, Herniaria riphaea, Herniaria scabrida, Herniaria austroamericana, Herniaria cachemiriana, Herniaria dichotoma, Herniaria capensis, Herniaria grimmii, Herniaria schlechteri, Herniaria setigera,
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-2846877: Based on the initial data import
Dominique Chaix (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaix' in the authors string.