Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
calycantha
ID:
1291976

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ledeb.) Bong.

Source:
tro

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Veg. Sitcha : 127 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291314



Common Names

  • Stellaria calycantha
  • Calycanth Stitchwort
  • Calycanth Starwort


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Description

Stellaria calycantha (also called Calycanthus Stitchwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. 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 calycantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and produces fragrant white flowers in the spring. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stellaria calycantha has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark-brown drupe. The seedlings are small, with round, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stellaria calycantha is a short-lived perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can be sown in spring and will germinate in 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Stellaria calycantha

Stellaria calycantha can be found in Europe and parts of Asia.

Stellaria calycantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stellaria calycantha?

Stellaria calycantha

What is the common name of Stellaria calycantha?

Calycanthus Stitchwort

What is the family of Stellaria calycantha?

Caryophyllaceae

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-6300272: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.
Gustav Heinrich von Bongard (1786-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bong.' in the authors string.