Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
longipes
ID:
437006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goldie

Source:
cmp

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh Philos. J. 6: 327 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436338



Common Names

  • Long-stalked Stellaria
  • Long-stalked Starwort
  • Long-stalked Chickweed


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Synonyms

  • Stellaria peduncularis Bunge [unknown]
  • Stellularia longipes MacMill. [unknown]
  • Alsine laeta (Richardson) Rydb. [unknown]
  • Alsine longipes Coville [unknown]
  • Alsine longipes laeta (Richardson) A.Heller [unknown]
  • Alsine longipes peduncularis Britton [unknown]
  • Alsine longipes stricta Rydb. [unknown]
  • Alsine palmeri Rydb. [unknown]
  • Alsine strictiflora Rydb. [unknown]
  • Alsine validus Goodd. [unknown]
  • Stellaria monantha altocaulis Hultén [unknown]
  • Stellaria longipes monantha (Hultén) S.L.Welsh [unknown]
  • Stellaria palmeri (Rydb.) Tidestr. in Tidestr. & Kittell [unknown]
  • Stellaria edwardsii crassipes (Hultén) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Stellaria laeta altocaulis (Hultén) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Stellaria longipes stricta (Rich.) W.A.Weber [unknown]
  • Stellaria longipes monantha (Hultén) W.A.Weber [unknown]
  • Stellaria longipes longipes [unknown]
  • Stellaria monantha atlantica (Hultén) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Stellaria monantha atlantica Hultén [unknown]
  • Stellaria dulcis Gervais [unknown]
  • Stellaria edwardsii arctica (Schischk.) Hultén [unknown]
  • Stellaria hultenii B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Stellaria longifolia laeta (Richardson) S.Watson [unknown]
  • Stellaria longipes minor Hook. [unknown]
  • Stellaria valida (Goodd.) J.M.Coult. & A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Stellaria edwardsii R.Br. [unknown]
  • Stellaria monantha Hultén [unknown]
  • Stellaria stricta Richardson in Franklin [unknown]
  • Stellaria subvestita Greene [unknown]
  • Stellaria laeta Richardson [unknown]
  • Stellaria longipes edwardsii (R.Br.) S.Watson [unknown]
  • Stellaria longipes laeta (Richardson) S.Watson [unknown]
  • Stellaria longipes longipes [unknown]
  • Stellaria longipes altocaulis (Hultén) C.L.Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Stellaria laxmannii Fisch. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Stellaria longipes subvestita (Greene) Polunin [unknown]

Description

Stellaria longipes (also called Long-Stalked 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 longipes 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 longipes sub. arenicola (Raup) C.C.Chinnappa & J.K.Morton

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stellaria longipes 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 longipes 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 longipes

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

Stellaria longipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stellaria longipes?

Stellaria longipes

What are the common names of Stellaria longipes?

Long-stalked stitchwort, Long-stalked starwort

What is the growth habit of Stellaria longipes?

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-2481957: Based on the initial data import
John Goldie (1793-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldie' in the authors string.