Status:
valid
Authors:
Melderis
Source:
cmp
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Watsonia 4: 42 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720656
Common Names
- Herniaria ciliolata
- Ciliate Herniaria
- Ciliate Rupturewort
Synonyms
- Herniaria ciliata Bab. [unknown]
Description
Herniaria ciliolata (also called Ciliolate 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 ciliolata 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 ciliolata sub. subciliata (Bab.) Chaudhri
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Herniaria ciliolata 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 ciliolata is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to North America. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant once established. It can be pruned to shape and is deer resistant.
Where to Find Herniaria ciliolata
Herniaria ciliolata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
Herniaria ciliolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Herniaria ciliolata?
Herniaria ciliolata
What is the common name of Herniaria ciliolata?
Ciliate Herniaria
What is the natural habitat of Herniaria ciliolata?
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,