Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
maritima
ID:
721369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Link

Source:
cmp

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Schrader) 1799(1): 57 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720702

Common Names

  • Sea Rupturewort
  • Sea Herniaria
  • Maritime Herniaria

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Description

Herniaria maritima (also called Sea 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 maritima 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

The flower of Herniaria maritima is small and white in color. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herniaria maritima 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 maritima

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

Herniaria maritima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Herniaria maritima?

Herniaria maritima

What is the common name of Herniaria maritima?

Sea Herniaria

What is the habitat of Herniaria maritima?

Herniaria maritima 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,