Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
suffruticosum
ID:
1292050

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 19: 77 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291388



Common Names

  • Polycarpon suffruticosum
  • Shrubby Carpetweed
  • Suffruticosum Polycarpon


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Description

Polycarpon suffruticosum (also called Shrubby Polycarpon, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a prostrate habit, with small, linear, bright green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in sandy or gravelly soils, often near the coast.

Uses & Benefits

Polycarpon suffruticosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polycarpon suffruticosum is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polycarpon suffruticosum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Polycarpon suffruticosum

Polycarpon suffruticosum is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is found in dry scrub and grasslands at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

Polycarpon suffruticosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polycarpon suffruticosum?

Polycarpon suffruticosum

What are the common names of Polycarpon suffruticosum?

Shrubby carpetweed

What is the habitat of Polycarpon suffruticosum?

It is found in dry, sandy soils, grasslands, 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,

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