Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bolus) Grau
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 13: 246 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096998
Common Names
- Poecilolepis Maritima
- Sea Pink
- Sea Thrift
Description
Poecilolepis maritima (also called Sea-beach Poecilolepis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean. It has small, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in sandy beaches and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Poecilolepis maritima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and bright yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, colds, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Poecilolepis maritima is yellow, with a white center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Poecilolepis maritima is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or autumn in a well-drained seedbed. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings in summer or autumn and root in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Poecilolepis maritima
Poecilolepis maritima can be found in parts of the Mediterranean, including Greece, Turkey, and Italy.
Poecilolepis maritima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poecilolepis maritima?
Poecilolepis maritima
What type of plant is Poecilolepis maritima?
Poecilolepis maritima is a type of grass.
Where can Poecilolepis maritima be found?
Poecilolepis maritima can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Species in the Poecilolepis genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,