Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
nitens
ID:
1292390

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 1: 185 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291728



Common Names

  • Stellaria Nitens
  • Nitens Stellaria
  • Stellaria


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Description

Stellaria nitens (also called Shining Stellaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia and North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and stems with white flowers. It grows in wet, marshy soils and is often found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stellaria nitens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stellaria nitens is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stellaria nitens is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a sunny spot in the garden. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Stellaria nitens

Stellaria nitens can be found in moist meadows, woodland edges, and stream banks in the northern United States and Canada.

Stellaria nitens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stellaria nitens?

Stellaria nitens

What type of plant is Stellaria nitens?

It is a flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae.

Where is Stellaria nitens found?

It is found in the Andes of Peru and Ecuador.

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,

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