Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
umbellatum
ID:
725012

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 88 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724345



Common Names

  • Holosteum umbellatum
  • Umbellatum Holosteum
  • Common Holosteum


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Synonyms

  • Alsine umbellata Lam. [unknown]
  • Arenaria umbellata [Clairv.] [unknown]
  • Cerastium murale Salisb. [unknown]
  • Cerastium umbellatum Crantz [unknown]
  • Holosteum umbellatum umbellatum [unknown]
  • Holosteum umbellatum oligandrum Fenzl [unknown]
  • Holosteum umbellatum umbellatum [unknown]
  • Holosteum syvaschicum Kleopow [unknown]

Description

Holosteum umbellatum (also called 'Umbellate Holosteum', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Holosteum umbellatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Holosteum umbellatum sub. glutinosum (M.Bieb.) Nyman
Holosteum umbellatum sub. hirsutum (Mutel) Breistr.
Holosteum umbellatum for. glaberrimum (Strobl) F.Dvořák
Holosteum umbellatum sub. viscosissimum (Čelak.) F.Dvořák

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Holosteum umbellatum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Holosteum umbellatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. It should be planted in early spring or late fall and can be divided every 3-4 years.

Where to Find Holosteum umbellatum

Holosteum umbellatum is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Holosteum umbellatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Holosteum umbellatum?

Holosteum umbellatum

What is the common name of Holosteum umbellatum?

Umbellate Holosteum

What is the natural habitat of Holosteum umbellatum?

Grasslands, woodlands, and heathlands

Species in the Holosteum genus

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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