Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
cyrenaica
ID:
721326

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Herm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 42: 221 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720659

Common Names

  • Herniaria cyrenaica
  • Cyrenaican Herniaria
  • Cyrenaican Rupturewort

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Synonyms

  • Herniaria incana cyrenaica (F.Herm.) Maire & Weiller [unknown]
  • Herniaria glabra cyrenaica (Pamp.) Brullo & Furnari [unknown]

Description

Herniaria cyrenaica (also called Cyrenaican 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 cyrenaica 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Herniaria cyrenaica 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 cyrenaica 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 cyrenaica

Herniaria cyrenaica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Libya, Egypt, and Israel.

Herniaria cyrenaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Herniaria cyrenaica?

Herniaria cyrenaica

What is the common name of Herniaria cyrenaica?

Cyrenaican Herniaria

What is the natural habitat of Herniaria cyrenaica?

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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