Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
tschiliensis
ID:
714472

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Krause

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 12: 364 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713805

Common Names

  • Tschiliensis Gypsophila
  • Tschiliensis Pink
  • Gypsophila

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Synonyms

  • Gypsophila acutifolia chinensis Regel [unknown]
  • Gypsophila ellipticifolia Barkoudah [unknown]

Description

Gypsophila tschiliensis (also called Tschili 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 tschiliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cut flower for bouquets and arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gypsophila tschiliensis has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gypsophila tschiliensis is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. It can be pruned back in late summer to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Gypsophila tschiliensis

Gypsophila tschiliensis can be found in the Caucasus region, Turkey, Iran, and Central Asia.

Gypsophila tschiliensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gypsophila tschiliensis?

Gypsophila tschiliensis

What is the common name of Gypsophila tschiliensis?

Tschiliensis baby's breath

What is the natural habitat of Gypsophila tschiliensis?

Dry, rocky slopes and meadows

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-2836934: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Krause: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Krause' in the authors string.