Herniaria hirsuta
Hairy Rupturewort
Also known as: Herniaria arenaria var. hirsuta (L.) Kuntze +14 more
- Herniaria arenaria var. hirsuta (L.) Kuntze
- Herniaria germanica var. hirsuta (L.) Döll
- Herniaria glabra var. hirsuta (L.) Kuntze
- Herniaria hirsuta f. grandifolia Zapal.
- Herniaria hirsuta f. subglabrifolia Zapal.
- Herniaria hirsuta subsp. aprutia Chaudhri
- Herniaria hirsuta var. hirsuta
- Herniaria hirsuta var. parviflora Fenzl
- Herniaria hirsuta var. pauciflora Rohlena
- Herniaria pauciflora A.W.Hill
- Herniaria vulgaris subsp. hirsuta (L.) Bonnier & Layens
- Herniaria vulgaris var. hirsuta (L.) Decne.
- Herniaria vulgaris var. hirsuta (L.) Griess.
- Paronychia hirsuta (L.) E.H.L.Krause
- Paronychia pubescens DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or subshrub.
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Herniaria hirsuta (commonly known as Hairy Rupturewort) is an annual or shrub belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baleares, Belgium, Bulgaria, Corse, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Greece, Gulf States, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Kriti, Kuwait, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, North Caucasus, Oman, Palestine, Romania, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Sudan, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, West Himalaya, Yugoslavia
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 Northeast, Argentina Northwest, California, Great Britain, Massachusetts, Mexico Northwest, Poland
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms