Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Anz. Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 105: 10 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262241
Common Names
- Saponaria subrosularis
- Subrosular Saponaria
- Subrosular Soapwort
Description
Saponaria subrosularis (also called Small-flowered Soapwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Caryophyllaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, disturbed soils, along roadsides, and in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Saponaria subrosularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fevers, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Saponaria subrosularis are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saponaria subrosularis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil. Propagation is done by seed or division in early spring. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Division should be done in early spring.
Where to Find Saponaria subrosularis
Saponaria subrosularis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Saponaria subrosularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saponaria subrosularis?
Saponaria subrosularis
What is the common name of Saponaria subrosularis?
No common name
What is the native range of Saponaria subrosularis?
Mexico
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,