Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
pilosoides
ID:
1262057

Status:
valid

Authors:
Shi L.Chen, Rabeler & Turland

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Novon 11: 302 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261395



Common Names

  • Stellaria Pilosoides
  • Hairy Starwort
  • Hairy Chickweed


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Description

Stellaria pilosoides (also called Hairy Stellaria, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stellaria pilosoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stellaria pilosoides is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stellaria pilosoides is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Stellaria pilosoides

Stellaria pilosoides can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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-50198879: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas J. Turland (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turland' in the authors string.
Shi Long Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shi L.Chen' in the authors string.
Richard Kevin Rabeler (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rabeler' in the authors string.