Status:
valid
Authors:
Barkoudah
Source:
cmp
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Wentia 9: 67 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713545
Common Names
- Baby's Breath
- Gypsy Weed
- Gypsophila
Description
Gypsophila graminifolia (also called Grass-leaved Gypsophila, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gypsophila graminifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds, as well as in bouquets and floral arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gypsophila graminifolia has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gypsophila graminifolia is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Gypsophila graminifolia
Gypsophila graminifolia can be found in the deserts of Central Asia.
Gypsophila graminifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gypsophila graminifolia?
Gypsophila graminifolia
What is the common name of Gypsophila graminifolia?
Grass-leaved Baby's Breath
What is the natural habitat of Gypsophila graminifolia?
Dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes
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,