Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
capitata
ID:
465573

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1779

Citation Micro:
Fl. Franç. 3: 229 (1779)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464905

Common Names

  • Paronychia capitata
  • Capitate Nailwort
  • Capitate Paronychia

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Synonyms

  • Paronychia nivea DC. [unknown]
  • Anychia herniariae Pers. [unknown]
  • Ferriera nivea (DC.) Bubani [unknown]
  • Illecebrum niveum (DC.) Pers. [unknown]

Description

Paronychia capitata (also called Capitate Paronychia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping habit and its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate in shape. It grows in sandy soils in scrub and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Paronychia capitata is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. Its timber is used for making furniture and musical instruments. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Paronychia capitata sub. canariensis (Chaudhri) Sunding

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Paronychia capitata flower is a small, white bloom with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paronychia capitata is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, dry location until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger pots.

Where to Find Paronychia capitata

Paronychia capitata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Paronychia capitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paronychia capitata?

Paronychia capitata

What is the common name of Paronychia capitata?

Headed paronychia

What is the natural habitat of Paronychia capitata?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, dry grasslands, and coastal areas.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2529395: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.