Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
albanica
ID:
467503

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

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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.

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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,

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