Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
ciliata
ID:
375319

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dalla Torre

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Anleit. Beob. Alpenpfl. 78 (1882).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374651



Common Names

  • Moehringia ciliata
  • Ciliate Sandwort
  • Hairy Sandwort


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Synonyms

  • Moehringia polygonoides (Wulfen) Mert. & W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Stellaria ciliata Scop. [unknown]
  • Stellaria polygonoides Jess. [unknown]
  • Sabulina polygonoides Rchb. [unknown]
  • Alsinanthus obtusus (All.) Desv. [unknown]
  • Alsine occulta Kar. & Kir. [unknown]
  • Alsine polygonoides (Wulfen) Prantl [unknown]
  • Arenaria alpina Porter [unknown]
  • Arenaria obtusa All. [unknown]
  • Arenaria occulta Fisch. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Arenaria polygonoides Wulfen [unknown]
  • Arenaria sphagnoides Fernald [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Moehringia ciliata 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 ciliata 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 ciliata 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 ciliata

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

Moehringia ciliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moehringia ciliata?

Moehringia ciliata

What is the common name of Moehringia ciliata?

Ciliate moehringia

Where is Moehringia ciliata found?

It is found in China, Japan, and Korea

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