Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
hybrida
ID:
375234

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Kern. ex Mazzetti

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 53: 362 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374566



Common Names

  • Hybrid Moehringia
  • Moehringia Hybrida
  • Hybrid Sandwort


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Description

Moehringia hybrida (also called hybrid moehringia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to Europe and can be found in damp and shady habitats. It has a prostrate habit and can reach up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are white.

Uses & Benefits

Moehringia hybrida is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Moehringia hybrida is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Moehringia hybrida is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation can be done by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Moehringia hybrida

Moehringia hybrida can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Moehringia hybrida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moehringia hybrida?

Moehringia hybrida

What is the common name of Moehringia hybrida?

Hybrid Sandwort

What is the growth habit of Moehringia hybrida?

Perennial

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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