Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
saginoides
ID:
439157

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) H.Karst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Deut. Fl. : 539 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438489



Common Names

  • Sagina Saginoides
  • Saginoides Pearlwort
  • Mossy Pearlwort


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Synonyms

  • Sagina spergella Fenzl [unknown]
  • Sagina saxatilis Wimm. [unknown]
  • Sagina rosoni Merino [unknown]
  • Sagina linnaei C.Presl [unknown]
  • Sagina macrocarpa Maly [unknown]
  • Spergella macrocarpa Rchb. [unknown]
  • Spergula saxatilis Wimm. [unknown]
  • Spergula saginoides L. [unknown]
  • Alsine linnaei Jess. [unknown]
  • Alsine saginoides Crantz [unknown]
  • Alsinella alpestris Bubani [unknown]
  • Alsinella saginoides Greene [unknown]
  • Spergula micrantha Bunge [unknown]
  • Sagina linnaei micrantha (Bunge) Fenzl [unknown]
  • Sagina micrantha Fernald [unknown]
  • Phaloe saginoides Dumort. [unknown]
  • Spergella saginoides Rchb. [unknown]
  • Sagina saginoides hesperia Fernald [unknown]

Description

Sagina saginoides (also called Irish Moss, 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 saginoides 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sagina saginoides sub. nevadensis (Boiss. & Reut.) Greuter & Burdet

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sagina saginoides 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 saginoides 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 saginoides

Sagina saginoides can be found in Europe and North America.

Sagina saginoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sagina saginoides?

Sagina saginoides

What is the common name of Sagina saginoides?

Irish Moss

What is the natural habitat of Sagina saginoides?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2485284: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Gustav Karl Wilhelm Hermann Karsten (1817-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Karst.' in the authors string.