Porsildia groenlandica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
groenlandica
ID:
1268876
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Retz.) Á.Löve & D.Löve
Source:
tro
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 128: 509 (1975 publ. 1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268214
Common Names
- Porsildia Groenlandica
- Porsildia
- Groenlandica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Porsildia groenlandica (also called Greenland rush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Juncaceae family. It is native to Greenland, Canada and the United States, and is found in wet meadows, bogs and wet tundra. It is a perennial herb growing to 10–20 cm tall.
Uses & Benefits
Porsildia groenlandica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Porsildia groenlandica is yellow and bell-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Porsildia groenlandica is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed or division of the root ball.
Where to Find Porsildia groenlandica
Porsildia groenlandica is native to Greenland. It is found in cold climates, usually in moist, well-drained soils.
Porsildia groenlandica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Porsildia groenlandica?
Porsildia groenlandica
What is the common name of Porsildia groenlandica?
Greenland porsildia
What is the natural habitat of Porsildia groenlandica?
It is native to Greenland.
Species in the Porsildia genus
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-50231104: Based on the initial data import
Áskell Löve (1916-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Á.Löve' in the authors string.
Doris Löve (1918-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Löve' in the authors string.
Anders Jahan Retzius (1742-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retz.' in the authors string.