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Saponaria
''Saponaria'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to Asia and Europe, and are commonly known as soapworts. They are herbaceous perennials and annuals, some with woody bases. The flowers are abundant, five-petalled and usually in shades of pink or white. The genus is closely related to ''Lychnis'' and ''Silene'', being distinguished from these by having only two (not three or five) styles in the flower. It is also related to ''Gypsophila'', but its calyx is cylindrical rather than bell-shaped. The most familiar species might be common soapwort (''S. officinalis''), which is native to Eurasia but is known in much of the world as an introduced species, often a weed, and sometimes a cultivated ornamental plant. The genus name ''Saponaria'' derives from the Latin ''sapo'' ("soap") and -''aria'' ("pertaining to"), and at least one species, ''S. officinalis'', has been used to make soap. It contains saponins, and a liquid soap could be produced by soak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saponaria Karapinarensis
''Saponaria'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to Asia and Europe, and are commonly known as soapworts. They are herbaceous perennials and annuals, some with woody bases. The flowers are abundant, five-petalled and usually in shades of pink or white. The genus is closely related to ''Lychnis'' and ''Silene'', being distinguished from these by having only two (not three or five) styles in the flower. It is also related to ''Gypsophila'', but its calyx is cylindrical rather than bell-shaped. The most familiar species might be common soapwort (''S. officinalis''), which is native to Eurasia but is known in much of the world as an introduced species, often a weed, and sometimes a cultivated ornamental plant. The genus name ''Saponaria'' derives from the Latin ''sapo'' ("soap") and -''aria'' ("pertaining to"), and at least one species, ''S. officinalis'', has been used to make soap. It contains saponins, and a liquid soap could be produced by soak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saponaria Calabrica
''Saponaria'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to Asia and Europe, and are commonly known as soapworts. They are herbaceous perennials and annuals, some with woody bases. The flowers are abundant, five-petalled and usually in shades of pink or white. The genus is closely related to ''Lychnis'' and ''Silene'', being distinguished from these by having only two (not three or five) styles in the flower. It is also related to ''Gypsophila'', but its calyx is cylindrical rather than bell-shaped. The most familiar species might be common soapwort (''S. officinalis''), which is native to Eurasia but is known in much of the world as an introduced species, often a weed, and sometimes a cultivated ornamental plant. The genus name ''Saponaria'' derives from the Latin ''sapo'' ("soap") and -''aria'' ("pertaining to"), and at least one species, ''S. officinalis'', has been used to make soap. It contains saponins, and a liquid soap could be produced by so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saponaria Caespitosa
''Saponaria'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to Asia and Europe, and are commonly known as soapworts. They are herbaceous perennials and annuals, some with woody bases. The flowers are abundant, five-petalled and usually in shades of pink or white. The genus is closely related to ''Lychnis'' and ''Silene'', being distinguished from these by having only two (not three or five) styles in the flower. It is also related to ''Gypsophila'', but its calyx is cylindrical rather than bell-shaped. The most familiar species might be common soapwort (''S. officinalis''), which is native to Eurasia but is known in much of the world as an introduced species, often a weed, and sometimes a cultivated ornamental plant. The genus name ''Saponaria'' derives from the Latin ''sapo'' ("soap") and -''aria'' ("pertaining to"), and at least one species, ''S. officinalis'', has been used to make soap. It contains saponins, and a liquid soap could be produced by so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saponaria Bellidifolia
''Saponaria'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to Asia and Europe, and are commonly known as soapworts. They are herbaceous perennials and annuals, some with woody bases. The flowers are abundant, five-petalled and usually in shades of pink or white. The genus is closely related to ''Lychnis'' and ''Silene'', being distinguished from these by having only two (not three or five) styles in the flower. It is also related to ''Gypsophila'', but its calyx is cylindrical rather than bell-shaped. The most familiar species might be common soapwort (''S. officinalis''), which is native to Eurasia but is known in much of the world as an introduced species, often a weed, and sometimes a cultivated ornamental plant. The genus name ''Saponaria'' derives from the Latin ''sapo'' ("soap") and -''aria'' ("pertaining to"), and at least one species, ''S. officinalis'', has been used to make soap. It contains saponins, and a liquid soap could be produced by so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saponaria Bargyliana
''Saponaria'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to Asia and Europe, and are commonly known as soapworts. They are herbaceous perennials and annuals, some with woody bases. The flowers are abundant, five-petalled and usually in shades of pink or white. The genus is closely related to ''Lychnis'' and ''Silene'', being distinguished from these by having only two (not three or five) styles in the flower. It is also related to ''Gypsophila'', but its calyx is cylindrical rather than bell-shaped. The most familiar species might be common soapwort (''S. officinalis''), which is native to Eurasia but is known in much of the world as an introduced species, often a weed, and sometimes a cultivated ornamental plant. The genus name ''Saponaria'' derives from the Latin ''sapo'' ("soap") and -''aria'' ("pertaining to"), and at least one species, ''S. officinalis'', has been used to make soap. It contains saponins, and a liquid soap could be produced by so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saponaria Officinalis
''Saponaria officinalis'' is a common perennial plant from the family Caryophyllaceae. This plant has many common names, including common soapwort, bouncing-bet, crow soap, wild sweet William, and soapweed. There are about 20 species of soapworts altogether. The scientific name ''Saponaria'' is derived from the Latin (stem ) meaning "soap", which, like its common name, refers to its utility in cleaning. From this same Latin word is derived the name of the toxic substance saponin, contained in the roots at levels up to 20 percent when the plant is flowering (Indian soapnuts contain only 15 percent). It produces a lather when in contact with water. The epithet ''officinalis'' indicates its medicinal functions. It is a common host plant for some moth species, including the white-lined sphinx. ''Saponaria officinalis'' native range extends throughout Europe, and in Asia to western Siberia. It grows in cool places at low or moderate elevations under hedgerows and along the shoulde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saponaria Ocymoides
''Saponaria ocymoides'', the rock soapwort or tumbling Ted, is a species of semi-evergreen perennial flowering plant belonging to the family Caryophyllaceae, native to south western and southern central Europe. Etymology The Latin specific epithet ''ocymoides'' means “resembling basil” (''Ocimum''). However the resemblance is superficial, as the two plants are not closely related. In fact ''Saponaria ocymoides'' belongs to the same family as pinks and carnations. Description Reaching a height of , the stem is prostrate to ascending, woody, reddish, quite hairy and very branched. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate, sessile and hairy, 1–3 cm long. The five-petalled flowers are arranged in groups at the ends of branches. They have red or pink (rarely white) petals and blue anthers. The sepals are fused in a tube about an 8 to 10 millimeters long. The flowering period extends from May to August in the Northern Hemisphere. The fruit is an ovoid capsule, up to 9 mm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saponaria Jagelii
''Saponaria jagelii'' is a species of plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is endemic to the island of Elafonisos in Greece. Its natural habitat is dune vegetation. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species. The organisms that previously inhabited the site are displaced or dead, thereby .... References Caryophyllaceae Critically endangered plants Endemic flora of Greece Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Caryophyllaceae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saponin
Saponins (Latin "sapon", soap + "-in", one of), also selectively referred to as triterpene glycosides, are bitter-tasting usually toxic plant-derived organic chemicals that have a foamy quality when agitated in water. They are widely distributed but found particularly in soapwort (genus Saponaria), a flowering plant, the soapbark tree (''Quillaja saponaria'') and soybeans (''Glycine max'' L.). They are used in soaps, medicinals, fire extinguishers, speciously as dietary supplements, for synthesis of steroids, and in carbonated beverages (the head on a mug of root beer). Structurally, they are glycosides, sugars bonded to another organic molecule, usually a steroid or triterpene, a steroid building block. Saponins are both water and fat soluble, which gives them their useful soap properties. Some examples of these chemicals are glycyrrhizin, licorice flavoring; and quillaia (alt. quillaja), a bark extract used in beverages. Uses The saponins are a subclass of terpenoids, the larges ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caryophyllaceae
Caryophyllaceae, commonly called the pink family or carnation family, is a family of flowering plants. It is included in the dicotyledon order Caryophyllales in the APG III system, alongside 33 other families, including Amaranthaceae, Cactaceae, and Polygonaceae. It is a large family, with 81 genera and about 2,625 known species. This cosmopolitan family of mostly herbaceous plants is best represented in temperate climates, with a few species growing on tropical mountains. Some of the more commonly known members include pinks and carnations (''Dianthus''), and firepink and campions ('' Lychnis'' and ''Silene''). Many species are grown as ornamental plants, and some species are widespread weeds. Most species grow in the Mediterranean and bordering regions of Europe and Asia. The number of genera and species in the Southern Hemisphere is rather small, although the family does contain Antarctic pearlwort (''Colobanthus quitensis''), the world's southernmost dicot, which is one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lychnis (moth)
The lychnis (''Hadena bicruris'') is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in northern and western Europe and Turkey. It has an Atlantic-Mediterranean distribution. In the East Palearctic it is replaced by '' Hadena capsincola''. Description This species has dark brown forewings marked with two prominent white-bordered stigmata and a white subterminal line. The hindwings are buffish, darkening to brown towards the margin but with a prominent white fringe. Seitz states - Distinguished from '' rivularis'' F. by the absence of the violet sheen; the markings white instead of yellow; the upper stigmata not conjoined; a conspicuous black blotch above inner margin near base; hindwing fuscous. Larva dull brown, with darker dorsal line and oblique subdorsal streaks. Biology One or two broods are produced each year and adults can be seen between May and September. Flight is from June to July. The larva feeds on various Caryophyllaceae such as ''Dianthus'', ''Lychnis'', ''Saponaria'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herbaceous
Herbaceous plants are vascular plants that have no persistent woody stems above ground. This broad category of plants includes many perennials, and nearly all annuals and biennials. Definitions of "herb" and "herbaceous" The fourth edition of the ''Shorter Oxford English Dictionary'' defines "herb" as: #"A plant whose stem does not become woody and persistent (as in a tree or shrub) but remains soft and succulent, and dies (completely or down to the root) after flowering"; #"A (freq. aromatic) plant used for flavouring or scent, in medicine, etc.". (See: Herb) The same dictionary defines "herbaceous" as: #"Of the nature of a herb; esp. not forming a woody stem but dying down to the root each year"; #"BOTANY Resembling a leaf in colour or texture. Opp. scarious". Botanical sources differ from each other on the definition of "herb". For instance, the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation includes the condition "when persisting over more than one growing season, the parts of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
