Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
ruscifolia
ID:
1292405

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pall. ex D.F.K.Schltdl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Mag. Neuesten Entdeck. Gesammten Naturk. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 7: 194 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291743



Common Names

  • Stellaria Ruscifolia
  • Ruscifolia Stellaria
  • Stellaria


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Description

Stellaria ruscifolia (also called Ruscifolia 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 ruscifolia 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 ruscifolia 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 ruscifolia 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 ruscifolia

Stellaria ruscifolia can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and open woods in the northern United States and Canada.

Stellaria ruscifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stellaria ruscifolia?

Stellaria ruscifolia

What is the common name of Stellaria ruscifolia?

Hairy Stitchwort

What is the family of Stellaria ruscifolia?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-6301603: Based on the initial data import
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.
Diederich Friedrich Karl von Schlechtendal (1767-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.F.K.Schltdl.' in the authors string.