Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
markgrafii
ID:
375219

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merxm. & Gutermann

Source:
cmp

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 7: 1 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374551



Common Names

  • Moehringia markgrafii
  • Markgraf's moehringia
  • Markgraf's sandwort


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Description

Moehringia markgrafii (also called Markgraf's sandwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers and linear leaves. It is found in dry, sunny areas such as roadsides, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Moehringia markgrafii has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Moehringia markgrafii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and heat, and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Moehringia markgrafii

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

Moehringia markgrafii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moehringia markgrafii?

Moehringia markgrafii

What is the common name of Moehringia markgrafii?

Markgraf's Sandwort

What is the growth habit of Moehringia markgrafii?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2369251: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Merxmüller (1920-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merxm.' in the authors string.
Walter Gutermann (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gutermann' in the authors string.