Stellaria gyirongensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gyirongensis
ID:
1238813
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.H.Zhou
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Fl. Xizang. 1: 700 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238151
Common Names
- Stellaria gyirongensis
- Gyirong Stellaria
- Gyirong Starwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stellaria gyirongensis (also called Gyirong Stellaria, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to China. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with white or pink flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Stellaria gyirongensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate dry conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stellaria gyirongensis is white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stellaria gyirongensis is a perennial plant native to China. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a potting mix. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Stellaria gyirongensis
Stellaria gyirongensis can be found in the Gyirong Valley of Tibet.
Stellaria gyirongensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stellaria gyirongensis?
Stellaria gyirongensis
What is the habitat of Stellaria gyirongensis?
It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands in the Himalayas.
What is the flowering period of Stellaria gyirongensis?
It flowers from May to August.
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-50097847: Based on the initial data import
Zhou Lihua (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.H.Zhou' in the authors string.