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Herniaria cinerea

Hairy Rupturewort
Also known as: Herniaria annua Lag. +18 more
  • Herniaria annua Lag.
  • Herniaria annua var. virescens (Salzm. ex DC.) Ball
  • Herniaria cinerea subsp. cinerea
  • Herniaria cinerea subsp. euphratica Chaudhri
  • Herniaria cinerea var. diandra (Bunge) Boiss.
  • Herniaria cinerea var. fragilis Lange
  • Herniaria cinerea var. virescens (Salzm. ex DC.) Batt.
  • Herniaria diandra Bunge
  • Herniaria flavescens Lowe
  • Herniaria hartungii Parl. ex Bolle
  • Herniaria hirsuta subsp. cinerea (DC.) Arcang.
  • Herniaria hirsuta subsp. cinerea (DC.) Braun-Blanq.
  • Herniaria hirsuta subsp. cinerea (DC.) Cout.
  • Herniaria hirsuta subsp. cinerea (DC.) Loret & Barrandon
  • Herniaria hirsuta var. cinerea (DC.) Loret & Barrandon
  • Herniaria hirsuta var. hamata F.Herm.
  • Herniaria hirsuta var. hispida Fenzl
  • Herniaria hirsuta Viv.
  • Herniaria incana var. cinerea (DC.) Maire
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Herniaria cinerea (commonly known as Hairy Rupturewort) is an annual belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.

Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Indian Subcontinent, Macaronesia, Middle Asia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Algeria, Baleares, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kirgizistan, Kriti, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Portugal, Sardegna, Selvagens, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, West Himalaya, Western Sahara

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina South, Arizona, California, Chile Central, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Maryland, Mexican Pacific Is., Mexico Northwest, New York, Oregon

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