Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
glumacea
ID:
396060

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bory & Chaub.) P.W.Ball & Heywood

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 3: 169 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395392



Common Names

  • Glume Pink
  • Sea Pink
  • Mountain Pink


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Synonyms

  • Kohlrauschia glumacea Hayek [unknown]
  • Tunica glumacea Boiss. [unknown]
  • Dianthus glumaceus Bory & Chaub. [unknown]

Description

Petrorhagia glumacea (also called Glume-leaved 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 glumacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in herbal medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petrorhagia glumacea 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 glumacea 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 glumacea

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

Petrorhagia glumacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petrorhagia glumacea?

Petrorhagia glumacea

What is the common name of Petrorhagia glumacea?

Glume-leaved tunicflower

Where is Petrorhagia glumacea 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-2409354: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste Bory de Saint-Vincent (1778-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bory' in the authors string.
Louis Athanase Chaubard (1781-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaub.' 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.