Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
hispanica
ID:
422354

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) Rauschert

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Wiss. Z. Martin-Luther-Univ. Halle-Wittenberg, Math.-Naturwiss. Reihe 14: 496 (1965):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421686

Common Names

  • Hispanica Vaccaria
  • Hispanica Cowherb
  • Spanish Cowherb

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Synonyms

  • Vaccaria vulgaris Host [unknown]
  • Vaccaria pyramidalis Prahl [unknown]
  • Vaccaria segetalis (Neck.) Garcke ex Asch. [unknown]
  • Vaccaria pyramidata Medik. [unknown]
  • Vaccaria parviflora Moench [unknown]
  • Vaccaria perfoliata Sweet [unknown]
  • Vaccaria grandiflora Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
  • Saponaria hispanica Mill. [unknown]
  • Saponaria vaccaria L. [unknown]
  • Saponaria segetalis Neck. [unknown]
  • Dianthus inclusus Walp. [unknown]
  • Gypsophila vaccaria (L.) Sm. [unknown]
  • Gypsophila vaccaria Clarke ex Towns. [unknown]
  • Saponaria oxydonta Boiss. [unknown]
  • Vaccaria pyramidata grandiflora Hayek [unknown]
  • Vaccaria pyramidata grandiflora Cullen [unknown]
  • Saponaria vaccaria grandiflora Fisch. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Vaccaria hispanica (also called cowherb, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It grows in dry habitats such as fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas, and can reach heights of up to 1 m.

Uses & Benefits

Vaccaria hispanica is used as an ornamental plant and its seeds are used for making tea.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vaccaria hispanica sub. oxyodonta (Boiss.) Greuter & Burdet

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vaccaria hispanica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vaccaria hispanica is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Vaccaria hispanica

Vaccaria hispanica is native to Europe, where it can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Vaccaria hispanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vaccaria hispanica?

Vaccaria hispanica

What type of plant is Vaccaria hispanica?

Vaccaria hispanica is an annual herb.

Where is Vaccaria hispanica found?

Vaccaria hispanica is found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Species in the Vaccaria 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 kew-2456818: Based on the initial data import
Stephan Rauschert (1931-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauschert' in the authors string.
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.