Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
chlorifolia
ID:
438913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LZ, Lipsiensis) 1846: 4 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438245

Common Names

  • Chlorophyllous Saponaria
  • Chlorophyllous Catchfly
  • Chlorophyllous Soapwort

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Description

Saponaria chlorifolia (also called Green Soapwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, oval leaves and produces white flowers. It typically grows in temperate regions, in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Saponaria chlorifolia is an ornamental plant that is often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions, as well as to reduce inflammation and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saponaria chlorifolia has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saponaria chlorifolia is an evergreen, herbaceous perennial that is native to the Mediterranean. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought, but will need regular watering during the summer months. It can be propagated by division in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Saponaria chlorifolia

Saponaria chlorifolia can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Saponaria chlorifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saponaria chlorifolia?

Saponaria chlorifolia

What is the common name of Saponaria chlorifolia?

Green Soapwort

What is the family of Saponaria chlorifolia?

Caryophyllaceae

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,

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