Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
acantholimoides
ID:
714050

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Mitth. Thüring. Bot. Vereins , n.f., 23: 1 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713383

Common Names

  • Gypsophila acantholimoides
  • Acantholimoid Gypsophila
  • Acantholimoid Gypsophila

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Description

Gypsophila acantholimoides (also called Spiny Baby's Breath, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and Central Asia. It grows up to 60 cm tall and has small white flowers. It is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Gypsophila acantholimoides is an attractive ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gypsophila acantholimoides has white flowers with yellow anthers, and the seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gypsophila acantholimoides is a perennial plant that prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Gypsophila acantholimoides

Gypsophila acantholimoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Italy to Turkey.

Gypsophila acantholimoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gypsophila acantholimoides?

Gypsophila acantholimoides

What are the common names of Gypsophila acantholimoides?

Acantholimoid Gypsophila

What is the natural habitat of Gypsophila acantholimoides?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

Species in the Gypsophila genus

Gypsophila acantholimoides, Gypsophila achaia, Gypsophila acutifolia, Gypsophila adenophora, Gypsophila adenophylla, Gypsophila albida, Gypsophila altissima, Gypsophila antari, Gypsophila antoninae, Gypsophila arabica, Gypsophila aretioides, Gypsophila arrostii, Gypsophila aucheri, Gypsophila aulieatensis, Gypsophila australis, Gypsophila baytopiorum, Gypsophila bazorganica, Gypsophila bellidifolia, Gypsophila bermejoi, Gypsophila bicolor, Gypsophila bitlisensis, Gypsophila boissieriana, Gypsophila brachypetala, Gypsophila briquetiana, Gypsophila bucharica, Gypsophila capillaris, Gypsophila capitata, Gypsophila capituliflora, Gypsophila caricifolia, Gypsophila castellana, Gypsophila cephalotes, Gypsophila cerastoides, Gypsophila collina, Gypsophila confertifolia, Gypsophila curvifolia, Gypsophila damascena, Gypsophila davisii, Gypsophila davurica, Gypsophila desertorum, Gypsophila diffusa, Gypsophila digenea, Gypsophila elegans, Gypsophila eriocalyx, Gypsophila fastigiata, Gypsophila fedtschenkoana, Gypsophila festucifolia, Gypsophila germanicopolitana, Gypsophila glandulosa, Gypsophila glomerata, Gypsophila graminifolia,

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,