Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
calabrica
ID:
438918

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Plantae Rariores 1826

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438250



Common Names

  • Calabrian Saponaria
  • Calabrian Catchfly
  • Calabrian Soapwort


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Description

Saponaria calabrica (also called Calabrian Soapwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, oval leaves and produces pink flowers. It typically grows in temperate regions, in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saponaria calabrica has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saponaria calabrica is an evergreen, herbaceous perennial that is native to the Mediterranean. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought, but will need regular watering during the summer months. It can be propagated by division in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Saponaria calabrica

Saponaria calabrica can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Saponaria calabrica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saponaria calabrica?

Saponaria calabrica

What is the common name of Saponaria calabrica?

Calabrian Soapwort

What is the family of Saponaria calabrica?

Caryophyllaceae

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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