Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atlantica
ID:
531873

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Wolff

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 228(90): 126 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000531205



Common Names

  • Ammoides atlantica
  • Atlantic Ammoides
  • Atlantic Ammodaucus


Searching for Ammoides atlantica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Ptychotis atlantica Coss. & Durieu [unknown]

Description

Ammoides atlantica (also called the Atlantic sand eel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Atlantic coast of Europe and North America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wet areas such as marshes, bogs, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ammoides atlantica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ammoides atlantica has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

Searching for Ammoides atlantica? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Ammoides atlantica is an annual species of plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a fast-growing species with small, opposite leaves and small, white flowers. Cultivation and propagation: Ammoides atlantica is easily grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in moist soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ammoides atlantica

Ammoides atlantica can be found in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs, throughout Europe, Asia, and North America.

Ammoides atlantica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ammoides atlantica?

Ammoides atlantica

What is the common name of Ammoides atlantica?

Atlantic Sandlance

What is the family of Ammoides atlantica?

Ammodytidae

Species in the Ammoides genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,