Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
strongylosepala
ID:
1240846

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 88: 301 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240184



Common Names

  • Stellaria strongylosepala
  • Stiff-sepal Starwort
  • Stiff-sepal Chickweed


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Description

Stellaria strongylosepala (also called Stiff-sepaled Stellaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to China and is found in the East Asian temperate forests. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stellaria strongylosepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stellaria strongylosepala has small, white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stellaria strongylosepala is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -7°C (20°F).

Where to Find Stellaria strongylosepala

Stellaria strongylosepala is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Stellaria strongylosepala FAQ

What is the common name of Stellaria strongylosepala?

Strongylosepalous Stellaria

What is the natural habitat of Stellaria strongylosepala?

Lowland and montane forests of China

What is the scientific classification of Stellaria strongylosepala?

Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Caryophyllales, Family: Caryophyllaceae, Genus: Stellaria, Species: S. strongylosepala

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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