Fourleaf Manyseed
Polycarpon tetraphyllum
- Native to:
- Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Azores, Baleares, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Cape Verde, Colombia, Corse, Cyprus, Djibouti, East Aegean Is., Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Greece, Gulf States, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kriti, Kuwait, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Mexico, Morocco, NW. Balkan Pen., Oman, Palestine, Paraguay, Portugal, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Selvagens, Sicilia, Sinai, Somalia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan-South Sudan, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Yemen
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Polycarpon
- Species:
- Polycarpon tetraphyllum
- USDA Symbol:
- POTE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Biennial | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white, green
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in coastal and disturbed habitats
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions without pretreatment. Light may enhance germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI