Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
succulentum
ID:
396283

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Gay

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Recueil Mens. 2: 372 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395615



Common Names

  • Succulentum Carpetweed
  • Succulentum Pinkweed
  • Succulentum Wireweed


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Synonyms

  • Mollia rosea Hochst. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Polycarpon arabicum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Spergularia succulenta G.Don [unknown]
  • Spergula succulenta D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Alsine succulenta Delile [unknown]
  • Arenaria succulenta Ser. [unknown]

Description

Polycarpaea succulentum (also called Succulent Polycarpaea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams or rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Polycarpaea succulentum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in herbal medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polycarpon succulentum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polycarpon succulentum is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in late spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division in spring or by root cuttings taken in late summer.

Where to Find Polycarpon succulentum

Polycarpon succulentum is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Polycarpon succulentum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polycarpaea succulentum?

Polycarpaea succulentum

What is the common name of Polycarpaea succulentum?

Succulent carpetweed

What is the natural habitat of Polycarpaea succulentum?

Tropical rainforests, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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