Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
bavarica
ID:
375321

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Gren.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Émul. Doubs 1(Bot.): 37 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374653



Common Names

  • Moehringia bavarica
  • Bavarian Sandwort
  • Mountain Sandwort


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Synonyms

  • Alsinanthus bavaricus (L.) Desv. [unknown]
  • Alsine bavarica Crantz [unknown]
  • Arenaria baldensis Rchb. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Arenaria bavarica L. [unknown]
  • Arenaria glaucovirens Fernald [unknown]
  • Arenaria ponae Rchb. [unknown]

Description

Moehringia bavarica (also called Bavarian sandwort, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, white flowers. It is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Moehringia bavarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Moehringia bavarica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a white, star-shaped flower at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Moehringia bavarica can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Dig up the plant and carefully divide the clumps of roots and replant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Moehringia bavarica

Moehringia bavarica can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe, from Spain to the Balkans.

Moehringia bavarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moehringia bavarica?

Moehringia bavarica

What is the common name of Moehringia bavarica?

Bavarian moehringia

Where is Moehringia bavarica found?

It is found in Central Europe

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 kew-2369376: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Jean Charles Marie Grenier (1808-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gren.' in the authors string.