Sagina maxima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maxima
ID:
1291997
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
tro
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , n.s., 6: 382 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291335
Common Names
- Sagina maxima
- Large Pearlwort
- Maxima Sagina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sagina maxima (also called Big Pearlwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The flowers are white and have five petals. It grows in moist, grassy areas, such as meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Sagina maxima is used as a ground cover in gardens and is also used as an erosion control plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sagina maxima sub. crassicaulis (Wats.) G.E.CrowFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sagina maxima is a small white or pinkish star-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small black seed. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sagina maxima is a short-lived perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can be sown in spring and will germinate in 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Sagina maxima
Sagina maxima can be found in Europe and parts of Asia.
Sagina maxima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sagina maxima?
Sagina maxima
What are the common names of Sagina maxima?
Large pearlwort
What is the habitat of Sagina maxima?
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-6300418: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.