Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
apetala
ID:
1292236

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ucria

Source:
tro

Year:
1793

Citation Micro:
Nuova Racc. Opusc. Aut. Sicil. 6: 251 (1793)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291574



Common Names

  • Apetalous Starwort
  • Apetalous Stellaria
  • Apetalous Chickweed


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Description

Stellaria apetala (also called Apetalous Chickweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a woody base. It is native to North America. It is found in open grasslands, scrub, and deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Stellaria apetala is a low-growing, spreading plant that is often used as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It is also a popular choice for rock gardens and containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stellaria apetala is small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stellaria apetala is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with small, grey-green leaves and single white flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Stellaria apetala

Stellaria apetala can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is commonly found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams.

Stellaria apetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stellaria apetala?

Stellaria apetala

What is the common name of Stellaria apetala?

Apetalous Starwort

Where is Stellaria apetala found?

Stellaria apetala is found in North America and Europe.

Species in the Stellaria genus

Stellaria crassipes, Stellaria cuspidata, Stellaria elatinoides, Stellaria dichotoma, Stellaria bungeana, Stellaria crassifolia, Stellaria fennica, Stellaria humifusa, Stellaria hebecalyx, Stellaria holostea, Stellaria media, Stellaria longifolia, Stellaria longipes, Stellaria mannii, Stellaria graminea, Stellaria aquatica, Stellaria irazuensis, Stellaria pubera, Stellaria palustris, Stellaria nemorum, Stellaria neglecta, Stellaria ovata, Stellaria pallida, Stellaria obtusa, Stellaria venezuelana, Stellaria uliginosa, Stellaria umbellata, Stellaria recurvata, Stellaria gyangtseensis, Stellaria dianthifolia, Stellaria arisanensis, Stellaria infracta, Stellaria antoniana, Stellaria cryptopetala, Stellaria pedersenii, Stellaria weddellii, Stellaria aphanantha, Stellaria nepalensis, Stellaria wushanensis, Stellaria vestita, Stellaria chinensis, Stellaria petiolaris, Stellaria lanipes, Stellaria gyirongensis, Stellaria zangnanensis, Stellaria tibetica, Stellaria lanata, Stellaria patens, Stellaria henryi, Stellaria pusilla,

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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