Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
annuus
ID:
442601

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 406 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441933



Common Names

  • Scleranthus annuus
  • Annual Scleranthus
  • Annual Knotgrass


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Synonyms

  • Scleranthus velebiticus Degen & Rossi [unknown]
  • Scleranthus glaucovirens Halácsy [unknown]
  • Scleranthus annuus annuus [unknown]

Description

Scleranthus annuus (also called Annual Knawel, among many other common names) is an herbaceous annual plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and is found in dry grasslands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Scleranthus annuus is an ornamental plant that is often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as treating wounds and skin conditions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scleranthus annuus sub. aetnensis (Strobl) Pignatti
Scleranthus annuus sub. delortii (Gren.) Meikle
Scleranthus annuus sub. polycarpos (L.) Bonnier & Layens
Scleranthus annuus sub. verticillatus (Tausch) Arcang.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scleranthus annuus is a white, five-petaled bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, tear-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, light green, and have small, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleranthus annuus is a low-growing, mat-forming, evergreen perennial that is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is best grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed.

Where to Find Scleranthus annuus

Scleranthus annuus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, and Italy.

Scleranthus annuus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleranthus annuus?

Scleranthus annuus

What is the common name of Scleranthus annuus?

Annual Knawel

What is the natural range of Scleranthus annuus?

Europe

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