Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 218 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720684
Common Names
- Herniaria Hirsuta
- Hairy Rupturewort
- Hairy Herniaria
Synonyms
- Herniaria hirsuta hirsuta [unknown]
- Herniaria hirsuta hirsuta [unknown]
Description
Herniaria hirsuta (also called Hairy Rock-rose, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen, mat-forming shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, hairy, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny places, including rocky and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Herniaria hirsuta 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 hirsuta sub. cinerea (DC.) Cout.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Herniaria hirsuta 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 hirsuta is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and place them in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Herniaria hirsuta
Herniaria hirsuta can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
Herniaria hirsuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Herniaria hirsuta?
Herniaria hirsuta
What is the common name of Herniaria hirsuta?
Hairy Herniaria
What is the habitat of Herniaria hirsuta?
Herniaria hirsuta is found in dry, sunny, and rocky habitats
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,