Polycarpaea gaudichaudii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gaudichaudii
ID:
1238748
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
tro
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 56: 37 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238086
Common Names
- Polycarpaea Gaudichaudii
- Gaudichaud's Polycarpaea
- Gaudichaud's Carpetweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polycarpaea gaudichaudii (also called Gaudichaud's polycarpaea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is an annual herb with a stem that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to India and is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Polycarpaea gaudichaudii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Polycarpaea gaudichaudii are yellow in color and have 5 petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Polycarpaea gaudichaudii is a perennial plant native to tropical regions. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a potting mix. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Polycarpaea gaudichaudii
Polycarpaea gaudichaudii is native to China and can be found in moist, shady habitats.
Polycarpaea gaudichaudii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polycarpaea gaudichaudii?
Polycarpaea gaudichaudii
What is the habitat of Polycarpaea gaudichaudii?
It is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
What is the flowering period of Polycarpaea gaudichaudii?
It flowers from March to June.
Species in the Polycarpaea genus
Polycarpaea corymbosa, Polycarpaea eriantha, Polycarpaea tenuifolia, Polycarpaea inaequalifolia, Polycarpaea stellata, Polycarpaea spicata, Polycarpaea nivea, Polycarpaea linearifolia, Polycarpaea robbairea, Polycarpaea repens, Polycarpaea poggei, Polycarpaea glabrifolia, Polycarpaea gaudichaudii, Polycarpaea rosulans, Polycarpaea douliotii, Polycarpaea gayi, Polycarpaea hassleriana, Polycarpaea tenuistyla, Polycarpaea grahamii,
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-50097612: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.