Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
perennis
ID:
442602

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 406 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441934

Common Names

  • Scleranthus perennis
  • Perennial Scleranthus
  • Perennial Knotgrass

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Synonyms

  • Scleranthus perennis perennis [unknown]

Description

Scleranthus perennis (also called Perennial Knawel, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and is found in dry grasslands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Scleranthus perennis is an ornamental plant that is often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as treating wounds and skin conditions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scleranthus perennis sub. burnatii (Briq.) P.D.Sell
Scleranthus perennis sub. polycnemoides (Willk. & Costa) Font Quer
Scleranthus perennis sub. vulcanicus (Strobl) Bég.
Scleranthus perennis sub. marginatus (Guss.) Nyman
Scleranthus perennis sub. dichotomus (Schur) Nyman

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scleranthus perennis is a white, five-petaled bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, tear-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, light green, and have small, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleranthus perennis is a low-growing, mat-forming, evergreen perennial that is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is best grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed.

Where to Find Scleranthus perennis

Scleranthus perennis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, and Italy.

Scleranthus perennis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleranthus perennis?

Scleranthus perennis

What is the common name of Scleranthus perennis?

Perennial Knawel

What is the natural range of Scleranthus perennis?

Europe

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