Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
stellarioides
ID:
1292727

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


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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.

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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 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-6302764: 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.