Saponaria lutea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lutea
ID:
438849
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1762
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 585 (1762)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438181
Common Names
- Yellow Saponaria
- Yellow Catchfly
- Yellow Soapwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saponaria lutea (also called Yellow Soapwort, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen perennial in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It typically grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in tropical and subtropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Saponaria lutea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saponaria lutea has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saponaria lutea is a hardy, evergreen perennial native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0. Propagate by seed or division in spring or early summer. Plant the seeds 1/4 inch deep and thin the seedlings to 12-18 inches apart when they are 4-6 inches tall. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Saponaria lutea
Saponaria lutea can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Saponaria lutea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saponaria lutea?
Saponaria lutea
What is the common name of Saponaria lutea?
Yellow Soapwort
What is the family of Saponaria lutea?
Caryophyllaceae
Species in the Saponaria genus
Saponaria glutinosa, Saponaria lutea, Saponaria ocymoides, Saponaria officinalis, Saponaria chlorifolia, Saponaria calabrica, Saponaria caespitosa, Saponaria bellidifolia, Saponaria suffruticosa, Saponaria pumilio, Saponaria sicula, Saponaria subrosularis, Saponaria orientalis, Saponaria gypsacea, Saponaria prostrata, Saponaria spathulifolia,
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-2484882: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.