Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
patula
ID:
933551

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Demonstr. Pl. : 4 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932889

Common Names

  • Crucianella patula
  • Patula Crucianella
  • Spreading Crucianella

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Description

Crucianella patula (also called Spreading 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 meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Crucianella patula 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 patula 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 patula is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with small, oval leaves and small, star-shaped, yellow 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 patula

Crucianella patula is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with sandy soils and dry climates.

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,

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