Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
montioides
ID:
1281836

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Edgew. & Hook.f.) Ghaz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pakistan 175: 25 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281174



Common Names

  • Stellaria montioides
  • Stellaria
  • Montioides


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Description

Stellaria montioides (also called Mountain Stellaria, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a prostrate habit, with stems growing up to 30 cm long and bearing ovate leaves up to 4 cm long. It is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stellaria montioides has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stellaria montioides is a small white star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stellaria montioides is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have germinated. Cultivation of Stellaria montioides requires full sun and moist soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Stellaria montioides

Stellaria montioides is native to the Mediterranean region.

Stellaria montioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stellaria montioides?

Stellaria montioides

What is the common name of Stellaria montioides?

Montia-like Stellaria

What is the family of Stellaria montioides?

Caryophyllaceae

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-50312839: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Michael Pakenham Edgeworth (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edgew.' in the authors string.
Shahina Agha Ghazanfar (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghaz.' in the authors string.