Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
graminea
ID:
396059

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sm.) P.W.Ball & Heywood

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 3: 155 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395391

Common Names

  • Grass Pink
  • Sea Pink
  • Mountain Pink

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Synonyms

  • Tunica graminea Boiss. [unknown]
  • Gypsophila compressa Nyman [unknown]
  • Gypsophila graminea Sm. [unknown]

Description

Petrorhagia graminea (also called Grass-leaved Pink, among many other common names) is an annual herb with twining stems and small, pink flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Petrorhagia graminea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in herbal medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petrorhagia graminea has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petrorhagia graminea is a fast-growing perennial herb that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny location and can tolerate light shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two to three weeks. In colder climates, it should be protected from frost and cold temperatures.

Where to Find Petrorhagia graminea

Petrorhagia graminea is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Petrorhagia graminea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petrorhagia graminea?

Petrorhagia graminea

What is the common name of Petrorhagia graminea?

Grass-leaved tunicflower

Where is Petrorhagia graminea native to?

Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East

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-2409353: Based on the initial data import
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
Vernon Heywood (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heywood' in the authors string.
Peter William Ball (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.W.Ball' in the authors string.