Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
graminea
ID:
437048

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Species Plantarum 2 1753

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436380



Common Names

  • Common Chickweed
  • Common Starwort
  • Common Stellaria


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Synonyms

  • Alsine graminea (L.) Britton [unknown]
  • Cerastium gramineum Crantz [unknown]
  • Stellularia graminea (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Stellaria patentifolia Kitag. [unknown]
  • Stellaria gramineoides Y.Hazit [unknown]
  • Stellaria graminea graminea [unknown]

Description

Stellaria graminea (also called Common Chickweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small white flowers and a small, oval-shaped seed. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stellaria graminea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has been known to help reduce inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stellaria graminea var. viridescens Maxim.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stellaria graminea has small, white flowers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stellaria graminea is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Stellaria graminea

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

Stellaria graminea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stellaria graminea?

Stellaria graminea

What is the common name of Stellaria graminea?

Common Chickweed

What is the natural habitat of Stellaria graminea?

Stellaria graminea is found in moist, shady areas in temperate regions.

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