Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 421 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436256
Common Names
- Stellaria dichotoma
- Forked Starwort
- Dichotomous Stellaria
Synonyms
- Stellaria dichotoma cordifolia Bunge [unknown]
- Stellaria dichotoma dichotoma [unknown]
Description
Stellaria dichotoma (also called Stellaria dichotoma var. dichotoma, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to Africa. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and is often found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Stellaria dichotoma is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and colds.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Stellaria dichotoma var. lanceolata Bunge
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stellaria dichotoma is small and white. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stellaria dichotoma is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or by division. The plant prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Stellaria dichotoma
Stellaria dichotoma is native to Europe and can be found in moist, grassy areas.
Stellaria dichotoma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stellaria dichotoma?
Stellaria dichotoma
What are the common names of Stellaria dichotoma?
Forked Stitchwort
Where is Stellaria dichotoma native to?
North America
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,