Moehringia lebrunii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lebrunii
ID:
375244
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merxm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Monde Pl. 60: 5 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374576
Common Names
- Moehringia lebrunii
- Lebrun's Moehringia
- Lebrun's Sandwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moehringia lebrunii (also called Lebrun's 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 lebrunii is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also deer and rabbit resistant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Moehringia lebrunii has small, white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with leaves that are divided into three leaflets.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Moehringia lebrunii is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to divide the plant every 3-4 years to maintain its vigor.
Where to Find Moehringia lebrunii
Moehringia lebrunii can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Moehringia lebrunii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moehringia lebrunii?
Moehringia lebrunii
What is the common name of Moehringia lebrunii?
Lebrun's Sandwort
What is the growth habit of Moehringia lebrunii?
Perennial
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-2369280: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Merxmüller (1920-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merxm.' in the authors string.