Lepyrodiclis holosteoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
holosteoides
ID:
1292599
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.A.Mey.) Fenzl ex Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
Source:
tro
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Nov. 1: 93 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291937
Common Names
- Lepyrodiclis holosteoides
- Holosteoides Sandwort
- Sandwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepyrodiclis holosteoides (also called False Starwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia and North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and stems with white flowers. It grows in wet, marshy soils and is often found in wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lepyrodiclis holosteoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepyrodiclis holosteoides is pink and has five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, hairy stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepyrodiclis holosteoides is a perennial plant that is native to the Caucasus Mountains. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Lepyrodiclis holosteoides
Lepyrodiclis holosteoides can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Lepyrodiclis holosteoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepyrodiclis holosteoides?
Lepyrodiclis holosteoides
What is the family of Lepyrodiclis holosteoides?
Caryophyllaceae
What is the distribution of Lepyrodiclis holosteoides?
Central Asia
Species in the Lepyrodiclis 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-6302113: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.