Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
olympica
ID:
721385

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Gay

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Recueil Mens. 2: 370 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720718

Common Names

  • Olympic Herniaria
  • Olympic Rupturewort
  • Herniaria Olympic

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Description

Herniaria olympica (also called Olympic 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 olympica 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 olympica is small and white, with yellow anthers. The seed is small and round, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herniaria olympica is a low-growing, mat-forming, evergreen perennial that typically grows to only 2” tall but spreads to 12” wide. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It features small, rounded, bright green leaves and tiny, star-shaped, white flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun to light shade in well-drained, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Herniaria olympica

Herniaria olympica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and Bulgaria.

Herniaria olympica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Herniaria olympica?

Herniaria olympica

What is the common name of Herniaria olympica?

Olympic Herniaria

What is the habitat of Herniaria olympica?

Herniaria olympica 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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