Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
jamesiana
ID:
1291994

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torr.) W.A.Weber & R.L.Hartm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 44: 314 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291332



Common Names

  • Pseudostellaria jamesiana
  • James' Starwort
  • James' Pseudostellaria


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Description

Pseudostellaria jamesiana (also called James' Starwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The flowers are white and have five petals. It grows in moist, grassy areas, such as meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudostellaria jamesiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudostellaria jamesiana is a small white or pinkish star-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small black seed. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudostellaria jamesiana is a short-lived perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can be sown in spring and will germinate in 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Pseudostellaria jamesiana

Pseudostellaria jamesiana can be found in the mountains of Japan.

Pseudostellaria jamesiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudostellaria jamesiana?

Pseudostellaria jamesiana

What are the common names of Pseudostellaria jamesiana?

James' starwort

What is the habitat of Pseudostellaria jamesiana?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-6300414: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Ronald Lee Hartman (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Hartm.' in the authors string.
William Alfred Weber (1918-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.A.Weber' in the authors string.