Pycnophyllum convexum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
convexum
ID:
1292052
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 19: 75 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291390
Common Names
- Pycnophyllum convexum
- Convex Pycnophyllum
- Convexum Pycnophyllum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pycnophyllum convexum (also called Convex Pycnophyllum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a prostrate habit, with small, linear, bright green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in sandy or gravelly soils, often near the coast.
Uses & Benefits
Pycnophyllum convexum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pycnophyllum convexum is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pycnophyllum convexum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soils.
Where to Find Pycnophyllum convexum
Pycnophyllum convexum is native to South America and can be found in the Andes mountains of Peru and Bolivia.
Pycnophyllum convexum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pycnophyllum convexum?
Pycnophyllum convexum
What are the common names of Pycnophyllum convexum?
Convex cushion-plant
What is the habitat of Pycnophyllum convexum?
It is found in dry, sandy soils, grasslands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Pycnophyllum genus
Pycnophyllum argentinum, Pycnophyllum mucronulatum, Pycnophyllum stuebelii, Pycnophyllum bryoides, Pycnophyllum convexum, Pycnophyllum lechlerianum, Pycnophyllum pilgerianum, Pycnophyllum carinatum, Pycnophyllum horizontale, Pycnophyllum peruvianum, Pycnophyllum aristatum, Pycnophyllum aschersonianum, Pycnophyllum filiforme, Pycnophyllum glomeratum, Pycnophyllum holleanum, Pycnophyllum leptothamnum, Pycnophyllum macropetalum, Pycnophyllum macrophyllum, Pycnophyllum markgrafianum, Pycnophyllum mattfeldii, Pycnophyllum molle, Pycnophyllum tetrastichum, Pycnophyllum weberbaueri, Pycnophyllum spathulatum, Pycnophyllum kobalanthum,
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-6300739: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.