Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
396325

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Pax

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 16c: 318 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395657



Common Names

  • Heterophylla Starwort
  • Heterophylla Pinkweed
  • Heterophylla Wireweed


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Synonyms

  • Krascheninikovia heterophylla Miq. [unknown]
  • Pseudostellaria rhaphanorrhiza (Hemsl.) Pax [unknown]
  • Stellaria heterophylla Hemsl. ex F.B.Forbes & Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Stellaria rhaphanorrhiza Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Krascheninikovia rhaphanorrhiza (Hemsl.) Korsh. [unknown]

Description

Pseudostellaria heterophylla (also called Heterophyllous 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 heterophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in herbal medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudostellaria heterophylla 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 heterophylla 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 heterophylla

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

Pseudostellaria heterophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudostellaria heterophylla?

Pseudostellaria heterophylla

What is the common name of Pseudostellaria heterophylla?

False starwort

What is the natural habitat of Pseudostellaria heterophylla?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2409729: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.