Saponaria ocymoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ocymoides
ID:
438878
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 409 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438210
Common Names
- Ocymoides Saponaria
- Ocymoides Catchfly
- Ocymoides Soapwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saponaria ocymoides (also called Rock 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 rocky or sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Saponaria ocymoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saponaria ocymoides 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 ocymoides is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, sowing in spring or autumn. Alternatively, cuttings can be taken from the tips of new shoots in spring or summer.
Where to Find Saponaria ocymoides
Saponaria ocymoides can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Saponaria ocymoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saponaria ocymoides?
Saponaria ocymoides
What is the common name of Saponaria ocymoides?
Rock Soapwort
What is the family of Saponaria ocymoides?
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-2484913: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.