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Rock soapwort

Saponaria ocymoides

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (9 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Caryophyllales (อันดับคาร์เนชัน)
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Saponaria
Species
Saponaria ocymoides (Rock soapwort)

Names in Other Languages

French saponaire faux-basilic
German Kleines Seifenkraut

Similar Species in Saponaria

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Adriatic soapwort
Saponaria calabrica
Not Evaluated
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Bouncing Bet
Saponaria officinalis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rock soapwort?
The scientific name of Rock soapwort is Saponaria ocymoides. It belongs to the genus Saponaria.
Where does Rock soapwort live?
Rock soapwort is found in Found across Europe (9 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Norway, Slovakia, Sweden, United Kingdom.
What family does Rock soapwort belong to?
Rock soapwort (Saponaria ocymoides) belongs to the genus Saponaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.
What kingdom does Rock soapwort belong to?
Rock soapwort (Saponaria ocymoides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Rock soapwort?
The closest relatives of Rock soapwort in the genus Saponaria include Adriatic soapwort, Bouncing Bet.

Native Range — 11 Countries

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Genus Saponaria — 3 Species

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Adriatic soapwort
Saponaria calabrica
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Bouncing Bet
Saponaria officinalis
LC
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Rock soapwort
Saponaria ocymoides
NE
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