Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
rupestris
ID:
1292838

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz.) Pax

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292176



Common Names

  • Pseudostellaria rupestris
  • Rupestral False Starwort
  • False Starwort


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Description

Pseudostellaria rupestris (also called Rock Starwort, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant with small, white flowers. It is native to East Asia and grows in grasslands, meadows, and forest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudostellaria rupestris is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat colds, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudostellaria rupestris has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudostellaria rupestris is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C.

Where to Find Pseudostellaria rupestris

Pseudostellaria rupestris can be found in the Caucasus region.

Pseudostellaria rupestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudostellaria rupestris?

Pseudostellaria rupestris

What is the common name of Pseudostellaria rupestris?

Rocky Mountain starwort

What is the natural habitat of Pseudostellaria rupestris?

Rocky mountain meadows

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-6302946: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.