Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
intermedia
ID:
735032

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loisel.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. 21: 477 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000734365



Common Names

  • Moehringia intermedia
  • Intermediate Moehringia
  • Intermediate Sandwort


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Synonyms

  • Moehringia muscosa intermedia Loisel. [unknown]

Description

Moehringia intermedia (also called 'Intermediate Sandwort', among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, white flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Moehringia intermedia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for some animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Moehringia intermedia has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Moehringia intermedia is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 6-8 inches long. Dip the cuttings in a rooting hormone and place them in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the pot in a warm, bright location and water regularly. The cuttings should root in about 6-8 weeks.

Where to Find Moehringia intermedia

Moehringia intermedia is native to India and can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the Western Ghats.

Moehringia intermedia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moehringia intermedia?

Moehringia intermedia

What is the common name of Moehringia intermedia?

Intermediate sandwort

Where is Moehringia intermedia native to?

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,