Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
kocii
ID:
1335281

Status:
valid

Authors:
Budak

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 291(3): 226 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347735



Common Names

  • Paronychia kocii
  • Kocii Paronychia
  • Kocii Nailwort


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Description

Paronychia kocii (also called 'Kocii Paronychia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to temperate regions of Europe. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers, and grows in moist meadows and along streams. It produces small, yellow fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Paronychia kocii is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant or as a ground cover. The plant is also used for medicinal purposes in some cultures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paronychia kocii is a small, yellow, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paronychia kocii is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C.

Where to Find Paronychia kocii

Paronychia kocii is native to Croatia and can be found in the Velebit Mountains.

Paronychia kocii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paronychia kocii?

Paronychia kocii

What is the family of Paronychia kocii?

Caryophyllaceae

What is the common name of Paronychia kocii?

Koci's Paronychia

Species in the Paronychia genus

Paronychia rouyana, Paronychia rechingeri, Paronychia pontica, Paronychia polygonifolia, Paronychia sinaica, Paronychia bornmuelleri, Paronychia capitata, Paronychia suffruticosa, Paronychia taurica, Paronychia maroccana, Paronychia macrosepala, Paronychia macedonica, Paronychia kapela, Paronychia lenticulata, Paronychia cephalotes, Paronychia echinulata, Paronychia fasciculata, Paronychia chlorothyrsa, Paronychia chionaea, Paronychia argentea, Paronychia aretioides, Paronychia arabica, Paronychia albanica, Paronychia revoluta, Paronychia hieronymi, Paronychia mexicana, Paronychia canariensis, Paronychia bogotensis, Paronychia camphorosmoides, Paronychia coquimbensis, Paronychia libertadiana, Paronychia macbridei, Paronychia mandoniana, Paronychia baldwinii, Paronychia canadensis, Paronychia chartacea, Paronychia congesta, Paronychia depressa, Paronychia drummondii, Paronychia erecta, Paronychia fastigiata, Paronychia franciscana, Paronychia herniarioides, Paronychia jamesii, Paronychia jonesii, Paronychia lindheimeri, Paronychia maccartii, Paronychia monticola, Paronychia patula, Paronychia pulvinata,

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

Ümit Budak: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Budak' in the authors string.