Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
pilosa
ID:
1292971

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Huds.) Ikonn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 15: 145 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292309



Common Names

  • Pseudosaponaria pilosa
  • Hairy Pseudosaponaria
  • Hairy False Soapwort


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Description

Pseudosaponaria pilosa (also called 'Pilose Soapwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has a creeping stem, with small, white, star-shaped flowers and ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudosaponaria pilosa has been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as an anti-inflammatory. It has also been used to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudosaponaria pilosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudosaponaria pilosa is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is also possible to propagate the plant from seed.

Where to Find Pseudosaponaria pilosa

Pseudosaponaria pilosa is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Pseudosaponaria pilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudosaponaria pilosa?

Pseudosaponaria pilosa

What type of plant is Pseudosaponaria pilosa?

Herb

Where is Pseudosaponaria pilosa found?

Europe

Species in the Pseudosaponaria 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-6303305: Based on the initial data import
William Hudson (1730-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huds.' in the authors string.
Sergei Sergeevich Ikonnikov (1931-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ikonn.' in the authors string.