| Accepted name: |
Gypsophila paniculata L. |
| Synonym(s): |
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| English names: |
Tall Baby's-breath
Tall Gypsophyll
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| French names: |
Gypsophile paniculée
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| Classification: |
Kingdom: Plantae
Divison: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Caryophyllaceae
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| OPL Code: |
HGYPPA
(to track OPL, Newmaster et al. 1998) |
| Lifeform: |
2 |
| Lifecycle: |
P |
| Source database: |
FOIBIS, June 2005-2012 |
| Floristic Affinities: |
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| Distribution: |
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| Ecosystem: |
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| Microhabitat: |
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| Ethnobotanical Notes: |
The saponine of the root-stock is used for the production and stabilization of foam for confectionary, for foam concrete and as an additive for fire-extinguishers. Also used in textile and pharmaceutical industries. Common ornamental plant, especially for immortals. The root is used medicinally. |
| Key Characters: |
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