Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
officinalis
ID:
438879

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 408 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438211



Common Names

  • Common Saponaria
  • Common Catchfly
  • Common Soapwort


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Description

Saponaria officinalis (also called Common 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 officinalis is an ornamental plant that can be used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions, as well as to reduce inflammation and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saponaria officinalis 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 officinalis 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 officinalis

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

Saponaria officinalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saponaria officinalis?

Saponaria officinalis

What is the common name of Saponaria officinalis?

Common Soapwort

What is the family of Saponaria officinalis?

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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