Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
griffithiana
ID:
1292831

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Rech.f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 75: 357 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292169



Common Names

  • Pleioneura griffithiana
  • Griffith's Pleioneura
  • Pleioneura


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Description

Pleioneura griffithiana (also called Griffith's Pleioneura, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant with white or pink flowers. It is native to East Asia and grows in grasslands and forest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Pleioneura griffithiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleioneura griffithiana has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleioneura griffithiana is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C.

Where to Find Pleioneura griffithiana

Pleioneura griffithiana can be found in the Himalayas.

Pleioneura griffithiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleioneura griffithiana?

Pleioneura griffithiana

What is the common name of Pleioneura griffithiana?

Griffith's Pleioneura

What is the family of Pleioneura griffithiana?

Caryophyllaceae

Species in the Pleioneura genus

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 tro-6302935: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.