Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
prostrata
ID:
1263363

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Pennell

Source:
tro

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 80: 436 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262701



Common Names

  • Silviella prostrata
  • Prostrate Silviella
  • Prostrate Plumeseed


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Description

Silviella prostrata (also called Prostrate Silviella, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands and has small, yellow flowers and a basal rosette of leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Silviella prostrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silviella prostrata has small white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silviella prostrata can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is hardy to USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Silviella prostrata

Silviella prostrata can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Silviella prostrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silviella prostrata?

Silviella prostrata

What is the common name of Silviella prostrata?

Prostrate Silviella

Where is Silviella prostrata native to?

Mexico

Species in the Silviella genus

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:236506-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].