Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
sylvatica
ID:
1292839

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maxim.) Pax

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292177



Common Names

  • Pseudostellaria sylvatica
  • Woodland False Starwort
  • False Starwort


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Description

Pseudostellaria sylvatica (also called Woodland Starwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a thin stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudostellaria sylvatica 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 sylvatica 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 sylvatica

Pseudostellaria sylvatica can be found in the Caucasus region.

Pseudostellaria sylvatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudostellaria sylvatica?

Pseudostellaria sylvatica

What is the common name of Pseudostellaria sylvatica?

Woodland Starwort

What is the family of Pseudostellaria sylvatica?

Caryophyllaceae

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-6302947: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.