Polycarpaea hassleriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hassleriana
ID:
1292988
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chodat & Hassl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 3: 791 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292326
Common Names
- Polycarpaea hassleriana
- Hassler's Polycarpaea
- Hassler's Carpetweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polycarpaea hassleriana (also called Hassler's Polycarpaea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that grows to a height of 5-20 cm. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, sunny habitats such as rocky slopes and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Polycarpaea hassleriana has been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as an anti-inflammatory. It has also been used to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polycarpaea hassleriana has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polycarpaea hassleriana is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is also possible to propagate the plant from seed.
Where to Find Polycarpaea hassleriana
Polycarpaea hassleriana is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Polycarpaea hassleriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polycarpaea hassleriana?
Polycarpaea hassleriana
What type of plant is Polycarpaea hassleriana?
Herb
Where is Polycarpaea hassleriana found?
India
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-6303421: Based on the initial data import
Emil Hassler (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassl.' in the authors string.
Robert Hippolyte Chodat (1865-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chodat' in the authors string.