Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
arenarius
ID:
597011

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 969 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596343



Common Names

  • Ceratocarpus arenarius
  • Sand Hornwort
  • Sand Hornedwort


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Synonyms

  • Ceratocarpus arenarius utriculosus (Bluket ex Krylov) Takht. [unknown]
  • Ceratocarpus turkestanicus Sav.-Rycz. [unknown]
  • Ceratocarpus utriculosus Bluket ex Krylov [unknown]

Description

Ceratocarpus arenarius (also called Sand Hook Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and temperate Asia. It is found in wet soils, and is often found in marshes, ponds, and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratocarpus arenarius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in dry, sandy soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceratocarpus arenarius has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratocarpus arenarius is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate by division or by cuttings. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not need to be fertilized.

Where to Find Ceratocarpus arenarius

Ceratocarpus arenarius is found in East Asia.

Ceratocarpus arenarius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratocarpus arenarius?

Ceratocarpus arenarius

What is the common name of Ceratocarpus arenarius?

Sand cudweed

What is the family of Ceratocarpus arenarius?

Asteraceae

Species in the Ceratocarpus genus

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

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