Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
paniculata
ID:
714308

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 407 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713641

Common Names

  • Gypsophila
  • Paniculata Pink
  • Paniculata Gypsophila

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Description

Gypsophila paniculata (also called Panicled Baby's Breath, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 90 cm tall. It has linear, oblanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Gypsophila paniculata 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 paniculata has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gypsophila paniculata is a low-growing, spreading plant that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Gypsophila paniculata

Gypsophila paniculata can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Gypsophila paniculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gypsophila paniculata?

Gypsophila paniculata

What is the common name of Gypsophila paniculata?

Bristly Baby's Breath

What is the optimal soil type for Gypsophila paniculata?

Well-drained soil

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,

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