Status:
valid
Authors:
Muschl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 444 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291424
Common Names
- Aphananthous Starwort
- Aphananthoidea Starwort
- Starry Chickweed
Description
Stellaria aphananthoidea (also called Aphananthe Stitchwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The flowers are white and have five petals. It grows in moist, grassy areas, such as meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Stellaria aphananthoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Stellaria aphananthoidea are small, white, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stellaria aphananthoidea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It is best to water it regularly, especially during dry periods. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer.
Where to Find Stellaria aphananthoidea
Stellaria aphananthoidea is native to Europe and can be found in the coastal regions of the continent.
Stellaria aphananthoidea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stellaria aphananthoidea?
Stellaria aphananthoidea
Where is Stellaria aphananthoidea found?
Stellaria aphananthoidea is found in the Mediterranean region.
What type of habitat does Stellaria aphananthoidea prefer?
Stellaria aphananthoidea prefers moist, shady areas.
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,