Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
schlechteri
ID:
1292344

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Herm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 42: 220 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291682

Common Names

  • Herniaria Schlechteri
  • Schlechteri Herniaria
  • Herniaria

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Description

Herniaria schlechteri (also called Schlechter's Herniaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base. It is native to South Africa. It is found in open grasslands, scrub, and deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Herniaria schlechteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Herniaria schlechteri is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herniaria schlechteri is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a sunny spot in the garden. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Herniaria schlechteri

Herniaria schlechteri is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is found in dry scrub and grasslands at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

Herniaria schlechteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Herniaria schlechteri?

Herniaria schlechteri

What is the common name of Herniaria schlechteri?

Herniaria schlechteri

What is the natural habitat of Herniaria schlechteri?

Herniaria schlechteri is found in dry, rocky areas in western North America.

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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