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
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.
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,