Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
pendula
ID:
375226

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fenzl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Vers. Darstell. Alsin. : 46 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374558



Common Names

  • Moehringia pendula
  • Pendulous moehringia
  • Pendulous sandwort


Searching for Moehringia pendula? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Moehringia pendula (also called pendulous 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 pendula is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

Searching for Moehringia pendula? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Moehringia pendula is a fast-growing, short-lived perennial that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division. The seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart. The plant can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Moehringia pendula

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

Moehringia pendula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moehringia pendula?

Moehringia pendula

What is the common name of Moehringia pendula?

Drooping Sandwort

What is the growth habit of Moehringia pendula?

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