Polycarpaea spicata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spicata
ID:
396482
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wight ex Arn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Ann. Nat. Hist. 3: 91 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395814
Common Names
- Polycarpaea spicata
- Polycarpaea
- Spicata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Polycarpa spicata Kuntze [unknown]
- Polycarpaea staticiformis Hochst. & Steud. ex Fenzl [unknown]
Description
Polycarpaea spicata (also called Spiked Polycarpaea, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in dry, sunny meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Polycarpaea spicata is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to India. It is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, asthma, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flowers of Polycarpaea spicata are small and white in color. Seed: The seeds of Polycarpaea spicata are small and black in color. Seedlings: The seedlings of Polycarpaea spicata are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polycarpaea spicata is a perennial herb that can be propagated through seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not soggy. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, humid environment and should be kept out of direct sunlight. Once the cuttings have taken root, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.
Where to Find Polycarpaea spicata
Polycarpaea spicata is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Polycarpaea spicata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polycarpaea spicata?
Polycarpaea spicata
What is the common name of Polycarpaea spicata?
Spike-flowered Polycarpaea
What is the natural habitat of Polycarpaea spicata?
It is native to India and is found in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.
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 kew-2409965: Based on the initial data import
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.