Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
439160

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 128 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438492



Common Names

  • Sagina Procumbens
  • Procumbent Pearlwort
  • Bog Pearlwort


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Synonyms

  • Sagina boydii F.B.White [unknown]
  • Sagina fasciculata Poir. [unknown]
  • Alsine procumbens Crantz [unknown]
  • Alsinella procumbens Bubani [unknown]
  • Sagina apetala melanopotamica Speg. [unknown]
  • Sagina apetala paludosa Speg. [unknown]
  • Sagina muscosa Jord. [unknown]
  • Sagina procumbens procumbens [unknown]
  • Sagina procumbens compacta Lange [unknown]

Description

Sagina procumbens (also called Creeping Pearlwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, needle-like leaves and produces white flowers. It typically grows in temperate regions, in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sagina procumbens is an ornamental plant that is often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat respiratory conditions, as well as to reduce inflammation and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sagina procumbens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sagina procumbens is a perennial flowering plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a cool climate and should be grown in full sun or partial shade. It should be planted in a well-draining soil and watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Sagina procumbens

Sagina procumbens can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Sagina procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sagina procumbens?

Sagina procumbens

What is the common name of Sagina procumbens?

Procumbent Pearlwort

What is the natural habitat of Sagina procumbens?

Mountainous regions of Europe

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,

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