Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
fischerana
ID:
1292017

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ser.

Source:
tro

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 398 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291355



Common Names

  • Stellaria fischerana
  • Fischer's Stitchwort
  • Fischer's Starwort


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Description

Stellaria fischerana (also called Fischer's Stitchwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It has a prostrate habit, with small, linear, bright green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in sandy or gravelly soils, often near the coast.

Uses & Benefits

Stellaria fischerana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stellaria fischerana is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stellaria fischerana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Stellaria fischerana

Stellaria fischerana can be found in the mountains of Japan.

Stellaria fischerana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stellaria fischerana?

Stellaria fischerana

What are the common names of Stellaria fischerana?

Fischer's starwort

What is the habitat of Stellaria fischerana?

It is found in dry, sandy soils, grasslands, and disturbed 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,

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