Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
ciliolata
ID:
721323

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

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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.

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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 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,

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