Family: Caryophyllaceae
Author: Melderis
Bibliography: Watsonia 4: 42 (1957)
Year: 1957
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Herniaria
Vegetable: False
Observations: W. Europe
Description
Fringed rupturewort, scientifically named Herniaria ciliolata, is a notable plant species within the Caryophyllaceae family. Predominantly observed in Western Europe, this resilient herb thrives in a variety of habitats across the region.
Described in detail by Melderis in the 1957 publication of Watsonia, the fringed rupturewort has been an object of botanical interest for several decades. The plant is distinguished by its unique structural characteristics, which include small, fringed leaves that give it an edge over other species within its genus. It tends to form dense, low-lying mats on the ground, making it easily identifiable in its natural environment.
As a member of the Caryophyllaceae family, fringed rupturewort shares common traits with its relatives but is set apart by its distinctive fringed appearance. This botanical entity contributes to the biodiversity of its native regions, playing a role in the local ecology by providing ground cover and preventing soil erosion.
The presence of Herniaria ciliolata in Western Europe underscores the richness of the continent’s plant life and highlights the importance of conservation efforts to preserve such unique species. Understanding the ecological role and characteristics of the fringed rupturewort is crucial for botanists and environmentalists alike as they work to maintain the delicate balance of these ecosystems.
Common Names
Eng: fringed rupturewort, fringed rupture-wort, rupture-wort
Cym: llys y fors eddïog, llysiau’r-fors eddïog
En: Fringed Rupturewort, Fringed Rupture-Wort, Rupture-Wort
Fr: Herniaire
Cy: Llys y Fors Eddïog, Llysiau’r-Fors Eddïog
: Fringed rupturewort
Synonyms
- Herniaria ciliata (Bab.)
Distribution
- France (native)
- Great Britain (native)
- Portugal (native)
- Spain (native)
Additional Images
Leaf
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Habit
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Taken May 15, 2013 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Aug 15, 2004 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Oct 1, 2002 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)
Fruit
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Flower
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Other
Taken May 15, 2013 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken May 15, 2013 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken May 15, 2013 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Aug 15, 2004 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3593908)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:154744-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Herniaria ciliolata Melderis)
Specifications
Growth
Bloom months: [‘jun’, ‘jul’, ‘aug’]
