Status:
valid
Authors:
Chaudhri
Source:
cmp
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht 285: 250 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466835
Common Names
- Paronychia albanica
- Albanian Paronychia
- Albanian Paronychia Plant
Description
Paronychia albanica (also called Albanian Nailwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky soils in open woodlands and along the edges of streams. It has small, oval leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Paronychia albanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paronychia albanica has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, delicate stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paronychia albanica can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Paronychia albanica
Paronychia albanica is native to Europe. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.
Paronychia albanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paronychia albanica?
Paronychia albanica
What is the common name of Paronychia albanica?
Albanian Paronychia
What is the natural habitat of Paronychia albanica?
Tropical regions of South America
Species in the Paronychia genus
Paronychia rouyana,
Paronychia rechingeri,
Paronychia pontica,
Paronychia polygonifolia,
Paronychia sinaica,
Paronychia bornmuelleri,
Paronychia capitata,
Paronychia suffruticosa,
Paronychia taurica,
Paronychia maroccana,
Paronychia macrosepala,
Paronychia macedonica,
Paronychia kapela,
Paronychia lenticulata,
Paronychia cephalotes,
Paronychia echinulata,
Paronychia fasciculata,
Paronychia chlorothyrsa,
Paronychia chionaea,
Paronychia argentea,
Paronychia aretioides,
Paronychia arabica,
Paronychia albanica,
Paronychia revoluta,
Paronychia hieronymi,
Paronychia mexicana,
Paronychia canariensis,
Paronychia bogotensis,
Paronychia camphorosmoides,
Paronychia coquimbensis,
Paronychia libertadiana,
Paronychia macbridei,
Paronychia mandoniana,
Paronychia baldwinii,
Paronychia canadensis,
Paronychia chartacea,
Paronychia congesta,
Paronychia depressa,
Paronychia drummondii,
Paronychia erecta,
Paronychia fastigiata,
Paronychia franciscana,
Paronychia herniarioides,
Paronychia jamesii,
Paronychia jonesii,
Paronychia lindheimeri,
Paronychia maccartii,
Paronychia monticola,
Paronychia patula,
Paronychia pulvinata,
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,