Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Anz. Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 105: 11 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713612
Common Names
- Myriantha Gypsophila
- Myriantha Pink
- Gypsophila
Description
Gypsophila myriantha (also called Pink Baby's Breath, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant with pink flowers that is native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Gypsophila myriantha is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower arrangements and bouquets. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gypsophila myriantha has white flowers with a yellow center and small, round-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small, round-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gypsophila myriantha is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is generally pest and disease free and can tolerate drought.
Where to Find Gypsophila myriantha
Gypsophila myriantha can be found in Turkey and the Caucasus.
Gypsophila myriantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gypsophila myriantha?
Gypsophila myriantha
What is the common name of Gypsophila myriantha?
N/A
What is the natural habitat of Gypsophila myriantha?
It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia
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,