Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Gay
Source:
cmp
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Recueil Mens. 2: 370 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720644
Common Names
- Herniaria boissieri
- Boissier's Herniaria
- Boissier's Rupturewort
Synonyms
- Herniaria frigida J.Gay ex Kunze [unknown]
Description
Herniaria boissieri (also called Boissier's 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 boissieri is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that is used as a ground cover in gardens and as a lawn substitute. It is also used to reduce soil erosion and to provide habitat for beneficial insects.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Herniaria boissieri sub. maroccana (Font Quer) Chaudhri
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Herniaria boissieri has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Herniaria boissieri 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 boissieri
Herniaria boissieri can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
Herniaria boissieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Herniaria boissieri?
Herniaria boissieri
What is the common name of Herniaria boissieri?
Boissier's Herniaria
What is the natural habitat of Herniaria boissieri?
It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
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,