Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
436964

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ehrh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1784

Citation Micro:
Hannover. Mag. 8: 116 (1784)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436296



Common Names

  • Thick-leaved Stellaria
  • Thick-leaved Starwort
  • Thick-leaved Chickweed


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Synonyms

  • Larbrea crassifolia (Ehrh.) Rchb. [unknown]
  • Alsine crassifolia Britton [unknown]
  • Cerastium tetragonum Baumg. [unknown]
  • Stellaria crassifolia crassifolia [unknown]
  • Stellaria crassifolia linearis Fenzl [unknown]
  • Stellaria crassifolia eriocalycina Schischk. [unknown]
  • Stellaria gracilis Richardson [unknown]
  • Stellaria crassifolia crassifolia [unknown]

Description

Stellaria crassifolia (also called Thick-Leaved Stellaria, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has thick, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stellaria crassifolia is used as an ornamental plant, in rock gardens, and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stellaria crassifolia is small and white. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stellaria crassifolia is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Stellaria crassifolia

Stellaria crassifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and in parts of North Africa.

Stellaria crassifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stellaria crassifolia?

Stellaria crassifolia

What is the family of Stellaria crassifolia?

Caryophyllaceae

What is the common name of Stellaria crassifolia?

Thick-leaved Stellaria

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