Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rupr.) Ikonn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 13: 120 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292133
Common Names
- Oberna littoralis
- Littoral Oberna
- Oberna
Description
Oberna littoralis (also called Coastal Oberna, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant with white or pink flowers. It is native to East Asia and grows in grasslands and forest margins.
Uses & Benefits
Oberna littoralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oberna littoralis has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oberna littoralis is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C.
Where to Find Oberna littoralis
Oberna littoralis can be found in the Caucasus region.
Oberna littoralis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oberna littoralis?
Oberna littoralis
What is the common name of Oberna littoralis?
Littoral Oberna
What is the family of Oberna littoralis?
Caryophyllaceae
Species in the Oberna genus
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,