Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
721341

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1755

Citation Micro:
Cent. Pl. I : 8 (1755)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720674

Common Names

  • Herniaria Fruticosa
  • Rock Herniaria
  • Shrubby Herniaria

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Description

Herniaria fruticosa (also called Rock-rose, Rock-weed, or Rock-rose Germander, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen, mat-forming shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny places, including rocky and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Herniaria fruticosa 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 fruticosa sub. erecta (Willk.) Batt.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Herniaria fruticosa 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 fruticosa 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 fruticosa

Herniaria fruticosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.

Herniaria fruticosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Herniaria fruticosa?

Herniaria fruticosa

What is the common name of Herniaria fruticosa?

Shrubby Herniaria

What is the habitat of Herniaria fruticosa?

Herniaria fruticosa is found in dry, sunny, and rocky habitats

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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