Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
ellenbeckii
ID:
1262545

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) M.G.Gilbert

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 11: 455 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261883



Common Names

  • Minuartia ellenbeckii
  • Ellenbeckii Minuartia
  • Ellenbeck's Minuartia


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Description

Minuartia ellenbeckii (also called Ellenbeck's minuartia, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to the Caribbean. It has a small, erect habit and produces small, white flowers. It is found in dry areas, such as grasslands, and is often found growing in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Minuartia ellenbeckii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Minuartia ellenbeckii are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Minuartia ellenbeckii is a perennial plant that is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. Division can also be used to propagate the plant.

Where to Find Minuartia ellenbeckii

Minuartia ellenbeckii is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Minuartia ellenbeckii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Minuartia ellenbeckii?

Minnuartia ellenbeckii is found in temperate forests in North America.

What are the characteristics of Minuartia ellenbeckii?

Minnuartia ellenbeckii is a small shrub with dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers.

How can Minuartia ellenbeckii be propagated?

Minnuartia ellenbeckii can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Species in the Minuartia genus

Minuartia thymifolia, Minuartia wettsteinii, Minuartia villarsii, Minuartia verna, Minuartia yukonensis, Minuartia viscosa, Minuartia juniperina, Minuartia hybrida, Minuartia macrocarpa, Minuartia laricifolia, Minuartia krascheninnikovii, Minuartia funkii, Minuartia dichotoma, Minuartia elegans, Minuartia garckeana, Minuartia hamata, Minuartia handelii, Minuartia helmii, Minuartia hirsuta, Minuartia geniculata, Minuartia graminifolia, Minuartia glomerata, Minuartia globulosa, Minuartia rubra, Minuartia rupestris, Minuartia saxifraga, Minuartia rossii, Minuartia regeliana, Minuartia rubella, Minuartia setacea, Minuartia stricta, Minuartia sedoides, Minuartia stellata, Minuartia mutabilis, Minuartia montana, Minuartia mediterranea, Minuartia mesogitana, Minuartia meyeri, Minuartia nuttallii, Minuartia pinifolia, Minuartia pusilla, Minuartia recurva, Minuartia pseudosaxifraga, Minuartia patula, Minuartia pichleri, Minuartia picta, Minuartia austriaca, Minuartia austromontana, Minuartia biflora, Minuartia bilykiana,

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-50200523: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Michael George Gilbert (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Gilbert' in the authors string.