Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
maritima
ID:
933542

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 109 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932880

Common Names

  • Maritima Crucianella
  • Maritima
  • Maritima Crucianella Plant

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Description

Crucianella maritima (also called Sea Crucianella, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant found in the Mediterranean region. It has small white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, as well as in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crucianella maritima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crucianella maritima has small white flowers with five petals, and small, dark brown, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crucianella maritima is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with small, oval leaves and small, star-shaped, white flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained, sandy soil. Propagation is by seed, division or cuttings.

Where to Find Crucianella maritima

Crucianella maritima is native to the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References