Herniaria austroamericana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
austroamericana
ID:
1234467
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chaudhri & Rutish.
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Pakistan Syst. 3: 2 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233805
Common Names
- Austro-American Herniaria
- Herniaria austroamericana
- Herniaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Herniaria austroamericana (also called South American Herniaria, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Herniaria austroamericana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Herniaria austroamericana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Herniaria austroamericana can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown on a moistened surface and kept in a warm, humid environment. Stem cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Herniaria austroamericana
Herniaria austroamericana is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Herniaria austroamericana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Herniaria austroamericana?
Herniaria austroamericana
What is the common name of Herniaria austroamericana?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Herniaria austroamericana?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
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 tro-50076866: Based on the initial data import
Mohammad Nazeer Chaudhri (1932-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaudhri' in the authors string.
Rolf Rutishauser (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rutish.' in the authors string.