Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
uniflora
ID:
1262599

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf.

Source:
tro

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 126: 28 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261937



Common Names

  • Unifloral Minuartia
  • Minuartia uniflora
  • Unifloral Minuart


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Description

Minuartia uniflora (also called one-flowered minuartia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to Mexico. It is an annual herb growing to 10–20 cm tall, with a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem bearing a few leaves and a few flowers. The flowers are white, with five petals.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Minuartia uniflora has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Minuartia uniflora is a hardy, low-maintenance perennial that can be propagated from seed. To propagate, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm, bright location. Water the seeds sparingly and wait for new growth to appear before watering again. Once the seedlings have taken root, they can be transplanted into a larger pot.

Where to Find Minuartia uniflora

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

Minuartia uniflora FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Minuartia uniflora?

Minnuartia uniflora is found in temperate forests in North America.

What are the characteristics of Minuartia uniflora?

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

How can Minuartia uniflora be propagated?

Minnuartia uniflora 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,

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