Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
neglecta
ID:
437475

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lej.) Weihe

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Comp. Fl. German. 1: 560 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436807



Common Names

  • Stellaria neglecta
  • Neglected Stellaria
  • Neglected Stellaria Vine


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Synonyms

  • Stellaria media major Arcang. [unknown]
  • Stellaria media neglecta (Weihe) Murb. [unknown]
  • Stellaria media decandra Fenzl [unknown]
  • Stellaria media procera Klatt & Richt. [unknown]
  • Stellaria octandra Pobed. [unknown]
  • Stellaria media neglecta (Weihe) Gremli [unknown]

Description

Stellaria neglecta (also called Field Chickweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It has small white flowers with 5 petals and is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stellaria neglecta is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stellaria neglecta has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, ovoid, and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stellaria neglecta is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun and drought, but will need extra water during dry periods. Prune the shrub after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage new growth.

Where to Find Stellaria neglecta

Stellaria neglecta is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Stellaria neglecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stellaria neglecta?

Stellaria neglecta

What is the common name of Stellaria neglecta?

Neglected Stitchwort

What is the habitat of Stellaria neglecta?

Stellaria neglecta is found in wet meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands

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-2482630: Based on the initial data import
Alexandre Louis Simon Lejeune (1779-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lej.' in the authors string.
Carl Ernst August Weihe (1779-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weihe' in the authors string.