Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
1292715

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Waldst. & Kit.) Soják

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Cas. Nár. Mus., Odd. Prír. 140: 128 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292053



Common Names

  • Ixoca Pusilla
  • Pusilla
  • Ixoca


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Description

Ixoca pusilla (also called Dwarf Ixoca, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a thin stem and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ixoca pusilla is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is used in gardens as an ornamental plant and for its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ixoca pusilla is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixoca pusilla can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°F (-34°C).

Where to Find Ixoca pusilla

Ixoca pusilla can be found in the mountains of western China.

Ixoca pusilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixoca pusilla?

Ixoca pusilla

What is the common name of Ixoca pusilla?

Dwarf sandwort

What is the natural habitat of Ixoca pusilla?

Dry, sandy or gravelly soils

Species in the Ixoca 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-6302748: Based on the initial data import
Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
Franz de Paula Adam von Waldstein (1759-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waldst.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.