Moehringia umbrosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbrosa
ID:
1292789
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fenzl
Source:
tro
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Vers. Darstell. Alsin. : 38 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292127
Common Names
- Moehringia Umbrosa
- Umbrosa
- Moehringia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moehringia umbrosa (also called Shade Moehringia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant with white or pink flowers. It is native to East Asia and grows in grasslands and forest margins.
Uses & Benefits
Moehringia umbrosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Moehringia umbrosa has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Moehringia umbrosa is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C.
Where to Find Moehringia umbrosa
Moehringia umbrosa can be found in the Caucasus region.
Moehringia umbrosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moehringia umbrosa?
Moehringia umbrosa
What is the common name of Moehringia umbrosa?
Umbrous Moehringia
What is the family of Moehringia umbrosa?
Caryophyllaceae
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 tro-6302868: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.