Status:
valid
Authors:
Chiov.
Source:
tro
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Atti Reale Accad. Italia, Mem. Cl. Sci. Fis. 11: 20 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291660
Common Names
- Stellaria Sennii
- Sennii Stellaria
- Stellaria
Description
Stellaria sennii (also called Senn's Starwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a single flower head with white flowers. It grows in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Stellaria sennii 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 sennii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stellaria sennii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Stellaria sennii
Stellaria sennii is native to Europe and can be found in the coastal regions of the continent.
Stellaria sennii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stellaria sennii?
Stellaria sennii
What is the common name of Stellaria sennii?
Stellaria sennii
What is the natural habitat of Stellaria sennii?
Stellaria sennii is found in dry, rocky areas in western North America.
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,