Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
fasciculata
ID:
396063

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Marg. & Reut.) P.W.Ball & Heywood

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 3: 150 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395395



Common Names

  • Clustered Pink
  • Sea Pink
  • Mountain Pink


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Synonyms

  • Saponaria fasciculata Boiss. & Reut. [unknown]
  • Gypsophila fasciculata Margot & Reut. [unknown]
  • Tunica fasciculata (Margot & Reut.) Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Petrorhagia fasciculata (also called Tufted Pink, among many other common names) is an annual herb with twining stems and small, pink flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Petrorhagia fasciculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in herbal medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petrorhagia fasciculata has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petrorhagia fasciculata is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to Europe. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Petrorhagia fasciculata

Petrorhagia fasciculata is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Petrorhagia fasciculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petrorhagia fasciculata?

Petrorhagia fasciculata

What is the common name of Petrorhagia fasciculata?

Clustered tunicflower

Where is Petrorhagia fasciculata native to?

Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East

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-2409358: Based on the initial data import
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.
Vernon Heywood (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heywood' in the authors string.
Peter William Ball (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.W.Ball' in the authors string.
Hanna Margońska (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marg.' in the authors string.