Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Fedtsch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 32: 7 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713451
Common Names
- Baby's Breath
- Gypsy Weed
- Gypsophila
Description
Gypsophila bucharica (also called Bucharian Baby's Breath, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has small white flowers and narrow, linear leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Gypsophila bucharica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in bouquets. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gypsophila bucharica is white and star-shaped, with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gypsophila bucharica is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location in spring. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late summer or early autumn and root them in a sandy soil. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Gypsophila bucharica
Gypsophila bucharica can be found in Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
Gypsophila bucharica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gypsophila bucharica?
Gypsophila bucharica
What type of plant is Gypsophila bucharica?
It is an herb
Where is Gypsophila bucharica native to?
It is native to China
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,