Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fisch. ex Ser.) McNeill
Source:
tro
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Taxon 9(4): 110. 1960
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291358
Common Names
- Wilhelmsia physodes
- Wilhelms' Starwort
- Wilhelms' Wilhelmsia
Description
Wilhelmsia physodes (also called Wilhelmsia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a prostrate habit, with small, linear, bright green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in sandy or gravelly soils, often near the coast.
Uses & Benefits
Wilhelmsia physodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Wilhelmsia physodes is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wilhelmsia physodes is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Wilhelmsia physodes
Wilhelmsia physodes can be found in the mountains of Japan.
Wilhelmsia physodes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wilhelmsia physodes?
Wilhelmsia physodes
What are the common names of Wilhelmsia physodes?
Wilhelmsia
What is the habitat of Wilhelmsia physodes?
It is found in dry, sandy soils, grasslands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Wilhelmsia 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,