Honckenya peploides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peploides
ID:
725102
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Ehrh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1783
Citation Micro:
Neues Mag. Aerzte 5: 206 (1783)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724435
Common Names
- Honckenya peploides
- Peploides Honckenya
- Honckenya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Honckenya peploides (also called Sea Sandwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It typically grows in sandy areas near the coast and is often found in dunes and salt marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Honckenya peploides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Honckenya peploides sub. robusta (Fernald) HulténHonckenya peploides sub. major (Hook.) Hultén
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Honckenya peploides is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Honckenya peploides is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Mexico and can be found growing in dry, rocky areas. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once established, the plant requires little water and can tolerate some drought.
Where to Find Honckenya peploides
Honckenya peploides can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Honckenya peploides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Honckenya peploides?
Honckenya peploides
What type of plant is Honckenya peploides?
A herb
Where is Honckenya peploides native to?
Europe
Species in the Honckenya genus
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2853020: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Jakob Friedrich Ehrhart (1742-1795): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrh.' in the authors string.