Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
persica
ID:
1292950

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
tro

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 1: 85 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292288



Common Names

  • Stellaria persica
  • Persian Chickweed
  • Persian Stellaria


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Description

Stellaria persica (also called 'Persian Stellaria', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has a creeping stem, with small, white, star-shaped flowers and ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Stellaria persica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with dry soils and is known for its drought tolerance. The plant has a low-growing habit and produces small white flowers in the summer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stellaria persica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stellaria persica is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into larger pots or into the ground. It prefers full sun and can tolerate drought conditions.

Where to Find Stellaria persica

Stellaria persica can be found in Central Asia.

Stellaria persica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stellaria persica?

Stellaria persica

What is the common name of Stellaria persica?

Persian Chickweed

What is the family of Stellaria persica?

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,

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