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Soleirolia

Soleirolia

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A small plant with tiny leaves that spreads across the ground to make a green mat
  • noun
  • /soʊˈlaɪr.oʊ.li.ə/
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  • Despite its delicate leaves, Soleirolia is quite hardy and spreads quickly across moist soil.

Examples

  • Soleirolia is a popular choice for adding lush greenery to terrariums and dish gardens.

  • The gardener recommended planting Soleirolia in shaded areas for best results.

  • The Soleirolia plant thrives in indirect sunlight.

  • I bought a Soleirolia for my living room.

  • Soleirolia is often used as ground cover due to its dense, green foliage.

  • Many people grow Soleirolia indoors as a houseplant for its attractive mat-forming habit.

  • You can create a beautiful display by combining Soleirolia with other shade-loving plants.

Synonyms

Soleirolia soleirolii
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A low creeping plant with many tiny round leaves used as ground cover

is the broader genus that includes this specific species
Helxine
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A small evergreen plant that forms a low green carpet to cover the ground

is a different genus but shares the same mat-forming groundcover habit
Helxine soleirolia
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A small creeping plant with moss-like round leaves used as ground cover or a houseplant

is the genus term used for such small mat-forming evergreen plants

Compounds

Helxine soleirolia
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A small creeping plant with moss-like round leaves used as ground cover or a houseplant

Soleirolia soleirolii
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A low creeping plant with many tiny round leaves used as ground cover

Surface Forms

Soleirolia singular
Soleirolias plural

Etymology

Soleirolia is named after the French plant collector Soleirol, because plant scientists often give new plants a person's name. So the name Soleirolia now refers to this small, mat-forming plant used to 'cover the ground' in gardens and pots.