Status:
valid
Authors:
(Klotzsch) Ikonn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 13: 120 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292136
Common Names
- Oberna wallichiana
- Wallich's Oberna
- Oberna
Description
Oberna wallichiana (also called Wallich's 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 wallichiana 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 wallichiana 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 wallichiana 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 wallichiana
Oberna wallichiana can be found in the Caucasus region.
Oberna wallichiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oberna wallichiana?
Oberna wallichiana
What is the common name of Oberna wallichiana?
Wallich's Oberna
What is the family of Oberna wallichiana?
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,