Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
virginica
ID:
561448

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Britton, Sterns & Poggenb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Prelim. Cat. : 36 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560780

Common Names

  • Bartonia virginica
  • Virginia Bartonia
  • Virginia Spider Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Sagina virginica L. [unknown]
  • Alsine sagina Crantz [unknown]

Description

Bartonia virginica (also called Bartonia virginica, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to North America and is found in moist meadows and open woods. It has small, white flowers with four petals and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Bartonia virginica is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bartonia virginica has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bartonia virginica is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or early summer. Plants should be spaced about 15 cm apart.

Where to Find Bartonia virginica

Bartonia virginica is native to the United States.

Bartonia virginica FAQ

What are the common names of Bartonia virginica?

Common names of Bartonia virginica include Virginia Bartonia and Virginia Waterwort.

What is the scientific classification of Bartonia virginica?

Bartonia virginica is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae.

What are the habitat requirements of Bartonia virginica?

Bartonia virginica is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods.

Species in the Bartonia genus

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Emerson Ellick Sterns (1846-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sterns' in the authors string.
Justus Ferdinand Poggenburg I (1840-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poggenb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:29697-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.