Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
thessala
ID:
396081

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) P.W.Ball & Heywood

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 3: 156 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395413



Common Names

  • Thessalian Pink
  • Sea Pink
  • Mountain Pink


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Synonyms

  • Tunica thessala Boiss. [unknown]
  • Gypsophila thessala Nyman [unknown]

Description

Petrorhagia thessala (also called Thessalian 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 thessala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens. It is attractive to bees and butterflies and is drought-tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petrorhagia thessala 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 thessala is an annual plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in early spring. The plants can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Petrorhagia thessala

Petrorhagia thessala is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Petrorhagia thessala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petrorhagia thessala?

Petrorhagia thessala

What is the common name of Petrorhagia thessala?

Thessalian sea-lavender

What is the natural habitat of Petrorhagia thessala?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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-2409376: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' 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.