Moehringia minutiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minutiflora
ID:
375220
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 16: 183 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374552
Common Names
- Moehringia minutiflora
- Small-flowered moehringia
- Small-flowered sandwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moehringia minutiflora (also called small-flowered 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 minutiflora is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Moehringia minutiflora has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Moehringia minutiflora 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 minutiflora
Moehringia minutiflora can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Moehringia minutiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moehringia minutiflora?
Moehringia minutiflora
What is the common name of Moehringia minutiflora?
Small-flowered Sandwort
What is the growth habit of Moehringia minutiflora?
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-2369252: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.