Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
436999

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muhl. ex Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. : 479 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436331



Common Names

  • Long-leaved Stellaria
  • Long-leaved Starwort
  • Long-leaved Chickweed


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Synonyms

  • Stellaria diffusa Pall. ex D.F.K.Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Stellaria friesiana Ser. [unknown]
  • Alsine friesiana E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Alsine longifolia Britton [unknown]
  • Stellaria longifolia legitima Regel [unknown]
  • Stellaria longifolia longifolia [unknown]
  • Stellaria diffusa ciliolata Kitag. [unknown]
  • Stellaria diffusa ciliolata Kitag. [unknown]
  • Stellaria longifolia ciliolata (Kitag.) Y.C.Chu [unknown]
  • Stellaria longifolia eciliata (B.Boivin) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Stellaria atrata (J.W.Moore) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Stellaria atrata eciliata B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Stellaria longifolia atrata J.W.Moore [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Stellaria longifolia 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stellaria longifolia is small and white. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stellaria longifolia 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 longifolia

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

Stellaria longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stellaria longifolia?

Stellaria longifolia

What are the common names of Stellaria longifolia?

Long-leaved stitchwort, Long-leaved starwort

What is the growth habit of Stellaria longifolia?

It is an annual herb with an erect growth habit.

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 kew-2481944: Based on the initial data import
Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst Muhlenberg (1753-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muhl.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.