Sagina graminifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graminifolia
ID:
1292057
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
tro
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 5, 1: 292 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291395
Common Names
- Sagina graminifolia
- Grass-leaved Pearlwort
- Graminifolia Sagina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sagina graminifolia (also called Grass-leaved Pearlwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. 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
Sagina graminifolia is used as a ground cover in gardens and is also used as an erosion control plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sagina graminifolia 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
Sagina graminifolia 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 Sagina graminifolia
Sagina graminifolia is native to Europe and can be found in the coastal regions of the continent.
Sagina graminifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sagina graminifolia?
Sagina graminifolia
What are the common names of Sagina graminifolia?
Grass-leaved pearlwort, grass-leaved sandwort
What is the habitat of Sagina graminifolia?
It is found in dry, sandy soils, grasslands, and disturbed areas
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 tro-6300744: Based on the initial data import
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.