Details of genus: Sagina [2656]
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genus_en: Pearlwort
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Family: Caryophyllaceae
family_ja: ナデシコ
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distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of about 20 species of compact, low-growing annuals and perennials found in a wide range of habitats, extensively distributed throughout the temperate regions of the N. hemisphere. They have linear to narrowly wedge-shaped leaves, arranged in pairs and joined at the bases around the stems. Minute, 4- or 5-petalled, rarely petalless white flowers are produced either singly or in few-flowered cymes. The majority of pearlworts are weeds; those described here are cultivated mainly for their dense mats or cushions of leaves, which provide effective ground cover. They are suitable for growing in a rock garden or paving crevice. Alternatively, grow in an alpine house.
hardiness_en: Fully hardy.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Divide S. subulata in spring. Root individual rosettes of S. boydii as cuttings in early summer.
pests_en: Prone to aphids or red spider mites under glass.
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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:42
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Caryophyllaceae | ナデシコ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Caryophyllaceae | ナデシコ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Caryophyllaceae | ナデシコ科 | Show |