Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
douliotii
ID:
1292096

Status:
valid

Authors:
Danguy

Source:
tro

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 3: 158 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291434



Common Names

  • Douliot's Carpetweed
  • Douliot Carpetweed
  • Douliot's Polycarpaea


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Description

Polycarpaea douliotii (also called Douliot's Polycarpaea, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white flowers and linear to lanceolate leaves. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polycarpaea douliotii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Polycarpaea douliotii are small, white, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polycarpaea douliotii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It is best to water it regularly, especially during dry periods. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer.

Where to Find Polycarpaea douliotii

Polycarpaea douliotii is native to South America and can be found in the Andes mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Polycarpaea douliotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polycarpaea douliotii?

Polycarpaea douliotii

Where is Polycarpaea douliotii found?

Polycarpaea douliotii is found in the Mediterranean region.

What type of habitat does Polycarpaea douliotii prefer?

Polycarpaea douliotii prefers dry, rocky habitats.

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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