Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
palustris
ID:
437464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Retz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1795

Citation Micro:
Fl. Scand. Prodr., ed. 2. 106. 1795

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436796



Common Names

  • Stellaria palustris
  • Palustral Stellaria
  • Palustral Stellaria Vine


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Synonyms

  • Stellaria dilleniana Moench [unknown]
  • Stellaria glauca With. [unknown]
  • Stellaria barthiana Schur [unknown]
  • Alsine glauca E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Stellaria hsinganensis Kitag. [unknown]
  • Stellaria fennica (Murb.) Perf. [deprecated]

Description

Stellaria palustris (also called Marsh Chickweed, Marsh Starwort, and Marsh Stitchwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Caryophyllaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia, and is found in moist habitats, such as marshes, ditches, and the edges of ponds and streams. It is an annual with small, white flowers and narrow, pointed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Stellaria palustris is a plant that is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is known to be a good source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stellaria palustris 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 palustris 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 palustris

Stellaria palustris is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in moist meadows and along the edges of streams and rivers.

Stellaria palustris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stellaria palustris?

Stellaria palustris

What is the common name of Stellaria palustris?

Marsh Stitchwort

What is the habitat of Stellaria palustris?

Stellaria palustris 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,

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