Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
venusta
ID:
714487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fenzl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Pug. Pl. Nov. Syr. : 9 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713820

Common Names

  • Venusta Gypsophila
  • Venusta Pink
  • Gypsophila

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Synonyms

  • Gypsophila wiedemannii Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Gypsophila venusta (also called Lovely Baby's Breath, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant with white 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 venusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in bouquets. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gypsophila venusta 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 venusta can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, but it takes several years for the plants to reach maturity.

Where to Find Gypsophila venusta

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

Gypsophila venusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gypsophila venusta?

Gypsophila venusta

What is the common name of Gypsophila venusta?

Venusta baby's breath

What is the natural habitat of Gypsophila venusta?

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,

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