Status:
valid
Authors:
Chater
Source:
cmp
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 69: 52 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465562
Common Names
- Paronychia echinulata
- Echinulata Paronychia
- Echinulata Plant
Synonyms
- Chaetonychia echinata (Lam.) Samp. [unknown]
- Paronychia echinulata echinulata [unknown]
- Paronychia echinulata echinulata [unknown]
Description
Paronychia echinulata (also called Echinulata Paronychia, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with a woody base and small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Paronychia echinulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Paronychia echinulata var. minutiflora (H.Lindb.) Chaudhri
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paronychia echinulata is small and yellow, with five petals, and is borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and yellow.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paronychia echinulata is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial plant that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-10. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Plant divisions in well-draining soil, and keep the soil moist until the divisions have rooted. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Provide full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Paronychia echinulata
Paronychia echinulata is native to the eastern United States, including Alabama, Georgia, and North Carolina.
Paronychia echinulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paronychia echinulata?
Paronychia echinulata
What are the common names of Paronychia echinulata?
Common names of Paronychia echinulata include echinate paronychia and echinate nailwort.
What are the growth requirements of Paronychia echinulata?
Paronychia echinulata prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.
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,