Status:
valid
Authors:
Turrill
Source:
tro
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 9: 504 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292332
Common Names
- Polycarpaea tenuistyla
- Slender-style Polycarpaea
- Slender-style Carpetweed
Description
Polycarpaea tenuistyla (also called Slender-styled Polycarpaea, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a woody base. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas. It is found in open grasslands, scrub, and deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Polycarpaea tenuistyla has been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as an anti-inflammatory. It has also been used to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polycarpaea tenuistyla has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polycarpaea tenuistyla is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is also possible to propagate the plant from seed.
Where to Find Polycarpaea tenuistyla
Polycarpaea tenuistyla is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Polycarpaea tenuistyla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polycarpaea tenuistyla?
Polycarpaea tenuistyla
What type of plant is Polycarpaea tenuistyla?
Herb
Where is Polycarpaea tenuistyla found?
India
Species in the Polycarpaea genus
Polycarpaea corymbosa,
Polycarpaea eriantha,
Polycarpaea tenuifolia,
Polycarpaea inaequalifolia,
Polycarpaea stellata,
Polycarpaea spicata,
Polycarpaea nivea,
Polycarpaea linearifolia,
Polycarpaea robbairea,
Polycarpaea repens,
Polycarpaea poggei,
Polycarpaea glabrifolia,
Polycarpaea gaudichaudii,
Polycarpaea rosulans,
Polycarpaea douliotii,
Polycarpaea gayi,
Polycarpaea hassleriana,
Polycarpaea tenuistyla,
Polycarpaea grahamii,
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,