Sagina apetala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apetala
ID:
439073
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ard.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1764
Citation Micro:
Animadv. Bot. Spec. Alt. 2: xxii (1764)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438405
Common Names
- Sagina Apetala
- Mossy Pearlwort
- Bog Pearlwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sagina apetala (also called 'Apetalous Pearlwort', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant with small, white flowers. It is native to Europe, and is found in dry and rocky habitats such as mountains and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Sagina apetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin conditions and wounds.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sagina apetala var. valdiviana ReicheFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sagina apetala is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a short, thin stem with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sagina apetala is a perennial that prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced 1-2 feet apart.
Where to Find Sagina apetala
Sagina apetala can be found in North America and Europe.
Sagina apetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sagina apetala?
Sagina apetala
What is the natural habitat of Sagina apetala?
Mountain meadows and grasslands of Europe
What are the common names of Sagina apetala?
Alpine Pearlwort, Dwarf Pearlwort
Species in the Sagina genus
Sagina subulata, Sagina apetala, Sagina nivalis, Sagina normaniana, Sagina nodosa, Sagina sabuletorum, Sagina saginoides, Sagina procumbens, Sagina pilifera, Sagina decumbens, Sagina caespitosa, Sagina maritima, Sagina glabra, Sagina japonica, Sagina maxima, Sagina chilensis, Sagina graminifolia, Sagina micropetala, Sagina abyssinica, Sagina afroalpina, Sagina humifusa,
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-2485158: Based on the initial data import
Pietro Arduino (1728-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ard.' in the authors string.