Moehringia pentandra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentandra
ID:
375227
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Gay
Source:
cmp
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris) 26: 230 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374559
Common Names
- Moehringia pentandra
- Five-stamened moehringia
- Five-stamened sandwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moehringia pentandra (also called five-angled 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 pentandra is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Moehringia pentandra has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Moehringia pentandra is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation can be done by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Moehringia pentandra
Moehringia pentandra can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Moehringia pentandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moehringia pentandra?
Moehringia pentandra
What is the common name of Moehringia pentandra?
Five-stamen Sandwort
What is the growth habit of Moehringia pentandra?
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-2369261: Based on the initial data import
Jaques Étienne Gay (1786-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Gay' in the authors string.