Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Rémy
Source:
cmp
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 8: 239 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728705
Common Names
- Pimpinellifolia Hypseocharis
- Pimpinellifolia Polka Dot Plant
- Pimpinellifolia Spotty Plant
Synonyms
- Hypseocharis corydalifolia R.Knuth [unknown]
- Hypseocharis pimpinellifolia punicea Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Hypseocharis pimpinellifolia (also called Pimpinella saxifraga, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long stem with small white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hypseocharis pimpinellifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypseocharis pimpinellifolia has small, white flowers with purple spots. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypseocharis pimpinellifolia can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers and will tolerate some drought. It should be pruned in late winter or early spring to keep it looking tidy.
Where to Find Hypseocharis pimpinellifolia
Hypseocharis pimpinellifolia is native to the Mediterranean region.
Hypseocharis pimpinellifolia FAQ
What type of plant is Hypseocharis pimpinellifolia?
Hypseocharis pimpinellifolia is a flowering plant in the Apiaceae family.
Where does Hypseocharis pimpinellifolia grow?
Hypseocharis pimpinellifolia is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.
What does Hypseocharis pimpinellifolia look like?
Hypseocharis pimpinellifolia is a small shrub with light green leaves and white or yellow flowers.
Species in the Hypseocharis genus
Species in the Geraniaceae family
California macrophylla,
Erodium aytacii,
Erodium absinthoides,
Erodium acaule,
Erodium adenophorum,
Erodium aethiopicum,
Erodium aguilellae,
Erodium alnifolium,
Erodium alpinum,
Erodium amanum,
Erodium anaristatum,
Erodium angustilobum,
Erodium anthemidifolium,
Erodium arborescens,
Erodium asplenioides,
Erodium astragaloides,
Erodium atlanticum,
Erodium aureum,
Erodium battandierianum,
Erodium beketowii,
Erodium birandianum,
Erodium boissieri,
Erodium bolosii,
Erodium botrys,
Erodium brachycarpum,
Erodium carvifolium,
Erodium castellanum,
Erodium cazorlanum,
Erodium cedrorum,
Erodium celtibericum,
Erodium cheilanthifolium,
Erodium chevallieri,
Erodium chilense,
Erodium chium,
Erodium chrysanthum,
Erodium ciconium,
Erodium cicutarium,
Erodium corsicum,
Erodium crassifolium,
Erodium crenatum,
Erodium crinitum,
Erodium crispum,
Erodium cyconioides,
Erodium cygnorum,
Erodium cyrenaicum,
Erodium daucoides,
Erodium dimorphum,
Erodium fallax,
Erodium flexuosum,
Erodium foetidum,