Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
repens
ID:
396527

Status:
valid

Authors:
Asch. & Schweinf. ex Asch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 39: 126 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395859



Common Names

  • Polycarpaea repens
  • Creeping Polycarpaea
  • Creeping False Flax


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Description

Polycarpaea repens (also called creeping carpetweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Turkey. It is found in rocky places, often on limestone, and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Polycarpaea repens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flowers of Polycarpaea repens are small and white in color. Seed: The seeds of Polycarpaea repens are small and black in color. Seedlings: The seedlings of Polycarpaea repens are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polycarpaea repens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Polycarpaea repens

Polycarpaea repens is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Polycarpaea repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polycarpaea repens?

Polycarpaea repens

What is the common name of Polycarpaea repens?

Creeping Polycarpaea

What is the natural habitat of Polycarpaea repens?

It is native to India and is found in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.

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 kew-2410020: Based on the initial data import
Georg August Schweinfurth (1836-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweinf.' in the authors string.
Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.