Scleranthus peruvianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruvianus
ID:
1292254
Status:
valid
Authors:
Muschl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 160 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291592
Common Names
- Peruvian Scleranthus
- Peruvian Scleranthus
- Peruvian Scleranthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scleranthus peruvianus (also called Peruvian Knawel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a single flower head with white flowers. It grows in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Scleranthus peruvianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scleranthus peruvianus is small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scleranthus peruvianus is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with small, grey-green leaves and single white flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn or by seed in spring.
Where to Find Scleranthus peruvianus
Scleranthus peruvianus can be found in South America. It is commonly found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams.
Scleranthus peruvianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scleranthus peruvianus?
Scleranthus peruvianus
What type of plant is Scleranthus peruvianus?
It is a flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae.
Where is Scleranthus peruvianus found?
It is found in the Andes of Peru and Ecuador.
Species in the Scleranthus genus
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 tro-6301139: Based on the initial data import
Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muschl.' in the authors string.