Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
rouyana
ID:
465523

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coincy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 8: 65 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464855

Common Names

  • Paronychia rouyana
  • Rouy's Nailwort
  • Rouy's Paronychia

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Synonyms

  • Paronychia echinulata rouyana (Coincy) Mateo & Figuerola [unknown]

Description

Paronychia rouyana (also called Rouy's 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 rouyana is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paronychia rouyana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paronychia rouyana is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division should be done in the summer. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Paronychia rouyana

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

Paronychia rouyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paronychia rouyana?

Paronychia rouyana

What is the common name of Paronychia rouyana?

Rouyan's paronychia

What is the natural habitat of Paronychia rouyana?

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,

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