Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
campestris
ID:
465618

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aiton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 1: 5 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464950



Common Names

  • Pollichia campestris
  • Field Pollichia
  • Field Paronychia


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Description

Pollichia campestris (also called 'Field Pollichia', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is found in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pollichia campestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Pollichia campestris flower is a small, white bloom with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pollichia campestris is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to plant in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in late winter or early spring. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Pollichia campestris

Pollichia campestris can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Pollichia campestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pollichia campestris?

Pollichia campestris

What is the common name of Pollichia campestris?

Campestris Pollichia

What is the natural habitat of Pollichia campestris?

Grasslands and scrublands of Central and South America

Species in the Pollichia 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,

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