Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.) F.Herm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 42: 272 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292369
Common Names
- Setigerous Paronychia
- Setigerous Nailwort
- Setigerous Catchfly
Uses & Benefits
Paronychia setigera is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is used in gardens as an ornamental plant and for its attractive flowers.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Paronychia setigera sub. cordobensis Chaudhri
Paronychia setigera sub. argillicola Pedersen
Paronychia setigera var. longiseta Chaudhri
Paronychia setigera var. subglabra Chaudhri
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paronychia setigera has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paronychia setigera is an annual that can be propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist and warm. The seeds should germinate in a few weeks.
Where to Find Paronychia setigera
Paronychia setigera can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Paronychia setigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paronychia setigera?
Paronychia setigera
What type of plant is Paronychia setigera?
It is an annual herb
Where is Paronychia setigera native to?
It is native to the southwestern United States
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,