Herniaria riphaea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riphaea
ID:
721405
Status:
valid
Authors:
Font Quer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Iter Marocc. 1927: n.º 175 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720738
Common Names
- Riphaean Herniaria
- Rough Rupturewort
- Rough Herniaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Herniaria riphaea (also called Riphaean 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 riphaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Herniaria riphaea 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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Herniaria riphaea can be propagated by division of the rhizomes in spring or autumn. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers moist, shady soils and partial sun.
Where to Find Herniaria riphaea
Herniaria riphaea is found in the Mediterranean region.
Herniaria riphaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Herniaria riphaea?
Herniaria riphaea
What is the common name of Herniaria riphaea?
Riphaean Herniaria
What is the habitat of Herniaria riphaea?
Herniaria riphaea 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-2847001: Based on the initial data import
Pius Font i Quer (1888-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Font Quer' in the authors string.