Status:
valid
Authors:
Chaudhri
Source:
cmp
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht 285: 341 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720700
Common Names
- Herniaria Lusitanica
- Portuguese Rupturewort
- Portuguese Herniaria
Description
Herniaria lusitanica (also called Portuguese Rock-rose, 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 lusitanica 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 lusitanica 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 lusitanica is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that is native to Europe and North Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division can be done in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Herniaria lusitanica
Herniaria lusitanica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
Herniaria lusitanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Herniaria lusitanica?
Herniaria lusitanica
What is the common name of Herniaria lusitanica?
Portuguese Herniaria
What is the habitat of Herniaria lusitanica?
Herniaria lusitanica 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,