Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
geminata
ID:
358184

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Korth.) Engl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 1: 138 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357516



Common Names

  • Korthalsella geminata
  • Geminata Korthalsella
  • Korthalsella


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Synonyms

  • Viscum geminatum Korth. [unknown]
  • Heterixia geminata Tiegh. [unknown]

Description

Korthalsella geminata (also called Twin-flowered Korthalsella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a sprawling habit and grows up to 60 cm tall. The leaves are ovate and the flowers are yellow-green. It grows in moist soils and is often found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Korthalsella geminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Korthalsella geminata is white and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Korthalsella geminata is a perennial that can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in spring in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and warm and the seedlings should germinate in a few weeks. Once the seedlings are established, transplant them into individual pots and grow them in a sunny location.

Where to Find Korthalsella geminata

Korthalsella geminata is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of France, Italy, and Spain.

Korthalsella geminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Korthalsella geminata?

Korthalsella geminata

What is the common name of Korthalsella geminata?

Geminate Korthalsella

What type of plant is Korthalsella geminata?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,

References

Pieter Willem Korthals (1807-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korth.' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:548869-1: Based on the initial data import