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
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.
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 Petrorhagia genus
Petrorhagia grandiflora,
Petrorhagia graminea,
Petrorhagia glumacea,
Petrorhagia fasciculata,
Petrorhagia dianthoides,
Petrorhagia arabica,
Petrorhagia dubia,
Petrorhagia thessala,
Petrorhagia saxifraga,
Petrorhagia prolifera,
Petrorhagia phthiotica,
Petrorhagia ochroleuca,
Petrorhagia obcordata,
Petrorhagia nanteuilii,
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,