Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
tibetica
ID:
1238815

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Flora 55: 285 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238153



Common Names

  • Stellaria tibetica
  • Tibetan Stellaria
  • Tibetan Starwort


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Description

Stellaria tibetica (also called Tibetan Stellaria, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to China. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with white or pink flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stellaria tibetica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate dry conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stellaria tibetica is white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stellaria tibetica is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to China. It is typically grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted in the fall.

Where to Find Stellaria tibetica

Stellaria tibetica can be found in Tibet.

Stellaria tibetica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stellaria tibetica?

Stellaria tibetica

What is the common name of Stellaria tibetica?

Tibetan Chickweed

What is the natural habitat of Stellaria tibetica?

It is found in dry, sunny areas in temperate regions

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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