Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
polyclada
ID:
714350

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fenzl ex Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 1: 542 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713683

Common Names

  • Baby's Breath
  • Gypsy Flower
  • Maiden's Breath

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Description

Gypsophila polyclada (also called Many-branched 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 polyclada is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gypsophila polyclada 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 polyclada 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 polyclada

Gypsophila polyclada can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Gypsophila polyclada FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gypsophila polyclada?

Gypsophila polyclada

What is the common name of Gypsophila polyclada?

Many-branched Baby's Breath

What is the family of Gypsophila polyclada?

Caryophyllaceae

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2836824: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.