Status:
valid
Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
Source:
tro
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Nov. 1: 93 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292065
Common Names
- Lepyrodiclis Stellarioides
- Stellarioides
- Lepyrodiclis
Description
Lepyrodiclis stellarioides (also called Starwort-leaved Lepyrodiclis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a thin stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lepyrodiclis stellarioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepyrodiclis stellarioides 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
Lepyrodiclis stellarioides 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 Lepyrodiclis stellarioides
Lepyrodiclis stellarioides can be found in the mountains of western China.
Lepyrodiclis stellarioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepyrodiclis stellarioides?
Lepyrodiclis stellarioides
What is the common name of Lepyrodiclis stellarioides?
Starwort
What is the natural habitat of Lepyrodiclis stellarioides?
Dry, rocky hillsides and meadows
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,