Moehringia dielsiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dielsiana
ID:
375307
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 43: 509 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374639
Common Names
- Moehringia dielsiana
- Diels' Sandwort
- Alpine Sandwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moehringia dielsiana (also called Diels' 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 dielsiana 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 dielsiana 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 dielsiana 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 dielsiana
Moehringia dielsiana can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe, from Spain to the Balkans.
Moehringia dielsiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moehringia dielsiana?
Moehringia dielsiana
What is the common name of Moehringia dielsiana?
Diels' moehringia
Where is Moehringia dielsiana found?
It is found in China, Japan, Korea, and Russia
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-2369354: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.