Herniaria parnassica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parnassica
ID:
721389
Status:
valid
Authors:
Heldr. & Sart. ex Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 1: 95 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720722
Common Names
- Parnassus Herniaria
- Parnassus Rupturewort
- Herniaria Parnassica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Herniaria parnassica (also called Parnassian 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 parnassica 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 parnassica 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Herniaria parnassica 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 parnassica
Herniaria parnassica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and Bulgaria.
Herniaria parnassica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Herniaria parnassica?
Herniaria parnassica
What is the common name of Herniaria parnassica?
Parnassian Herniaria
What is the habitat of Herniaria parnassica?
Herniaria parnassica 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2846987: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.
Giovanni Battista Sartorelli (1780-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sart.' in the authors string.