Moehringia coronensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coronensis
ID:
375304
Status:
valid
Authors:
Behr
Source:
cmp
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Allg. Bot. Z. Syst. 10: 65 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374636
Common Names
- Moehringia coronensis
- Crowned Sandwort
- Mountain Sandwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moehringia coronensis (also called Coron 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 coronensis 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 coronensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Moehringia coronensis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a light, sandy soil. The plant should be kept moist until it is established.
Where to Find Moehringia coronensis
Moehringia coronensis can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe, from Spain to the Balkans.
Moehringia coronensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moehringia coronensis?
Moehringia coronensis
What is the common name of Moehringia coronensis?
Crowned Sandwort
Where is Moehringia coronensis found?
Moehringia coronensis is found in the Canary Islands
Species in the Moehringia genus
Moehringia markgrafii, Moehringia minutiflora, Moehringia muscosa, Moehringia papulosa, Moehringia pendula, Moehringia pentandra, Moehringia pichleri, Moehringia glochidisperma, Moehringia hybrida, Moehringia hypanica, Moehringia insubrica, Moehringia jankae, Moehringia lateriflora, Moehringia lebrunii, Moehringia intricata, Moehringia tommasinii, Moehringia villosa, Moehringia trinervia, Moehringia tejedensis, Moehringia glaucovirens, Moehringia sedoides, Moehringia grisebachii, Moehringia coronensis, Moehringia dielsiana, Moehringia diversifolia, Moehringia ciliata, Moehringia bavarica, Moehringia intermedia, Moehringia macrophylla, Moehringia umbrosa,
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-2369351: Based on the initial data import
Hans Hermann Behr (1818-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Behr' in the authors string.