Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
uliginosa
ID:
437513

Status:
valid

Authors:
Murray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1770

Citation Micro:
Prod. Stirp. Gott. : 55 (1770)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436845



Common Names

  • Stellaria uliginosa
  • Uliginous Stellaria
  • Uliginous Stellaria Vine


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Synonyms

  • Stellaria dilleniana Leers [unknown]
  • Stellaria alsine Grimm [unknown]
  • Alsine uliginosa E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Arenaria alsinoides Raddi [unknown]
  • Arenaria raddiana Ser. [unknown]
  • Alsine uliginosa (Murray) Britton [unknown]

Description

Stellaria uliginosa (also called Marsh Chickweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 15 cm tall. It has small white flowers with 5 petals and is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is found in wetlands, marshes, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stellaria uliginosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stellaria uliginosa var. alpina (Schur) Ko-Ping ex P.Ke

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stellaria uliginosa has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stellaria uliginosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Stellaria uliginosa

Stellaria uliginosa is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Stellaria uliginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stellaria uliginosa?

Stellaria uliginosa

What is the common name of Stellaria uliginosa?

Bog Stitchwort

What is the habitat of Stellaria uliginosa?

Stellaria uliginosa is found in wet meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands

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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