Status:
valid
Authors:
Aiton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 1: 5 (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464950
Common Names
- Pollichia campestris
- Field Pollichia
- Field Paronychia
Description
Pollichia campestris (also called 'Field Pollichia', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is found in dry, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pollichia campestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Pollichia campestris flower is a small, white bloom with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pollichia campestris is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to plant in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in late winter or early spring. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.
Where to Find Pollichia campestris
Pollichia campestris can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Pollichia campestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pollichia campestris?
Pollichia campestris
What is the common name of Pollichia campestris?
Campestris Pollichia
What is the natural habitat of Pollichia campestris?
Grasslands and scrublands of Central and South America
Species in the Pollichia 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,