Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
europaea
ID:
396327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schaeftl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 7: 190 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395659



Common Names

  • Europaea Starwort
  • Europaea Pinkweed
  • Europaea Wireweed


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Synonyms

  • Stellaria bulbosa Wulfen [unknown]

Description

Pseudostellaria europaea (also called European Pseudostellaria, 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

Pseudostellaria europaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in herbal medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudostellaria europaea has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudostellaria europaea 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 Pseudostellaria europaea

Pseudostellaria europaea is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Pseudostellaria europaea FAQ

What is the common name of Pseudostellaria europaea?

European Starwort

What is the native range of Pseudostellaria europaea?

Europe

What is the growth habit of Pseudostellaria europaea?

Herbaceous annual

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-2409734: Based on the initial data import
Hans Schaeftlein (b.1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schaeftl.' in the authors string.