Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
aggregata
ID:
546117

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loisel.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Fl. Gall. , ed. 2, 1: 317 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545449



Common Names

  • Arenaria Aggregata
  • Aggregata Arenaria
  • Aggregata-Arenaria


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Synonyms

  • Arenaria aggregata pseudoarmeriastrum (Rouy) G.López & Nieto Fel. [unknown]
  • Arenaria armeriastrum pseudoarmeriastrum (Rouy) Nyman [unknown]
  • Arenaria capitata Lam. [unknown]
  • Arenaria pseudarmeriastrum Rouy [unknown]
  • Arenaria tetraquetra condensata Arcang. [unknown]
  • Gypsophila aggregata L. [unknown]

Description

Arenaria aggregata (also called Aggregated Sandwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers and can be found in rocky areas, grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Arenaria aggregata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments in traditional Chinese medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arenaria aggregata sub. cavanillesiana (Font Quer & Rivas Goday) Greuter & Burdet
Arenaria aggregata sub. favargeri Nieto Fel.
Arenaria aggregata sub. mauritanica (Batt.) Maire
Arenaria aggregata sub. oscensis (Pau) Greuter & Burdet
Arenaria aggregata sub. racemosa (Willk.) Font Quer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arenaria aggregata has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arenaria aggregata can be propagated from seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. Provide bright, indirect light and fertilize regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Arenaria aggregata

Arenaria aggregata is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Arenaria aggregata FAQ

What type of plant is Arenaria aggregata?

Arenaria aggregata is a type of flowering plant.

Where does Arenaria aggregata grow?

Arenaria aggregata grows in dry, rocky areas.

What is the scientific classification of Arenaria aggregata?

Arenaria aggregata is classified as a dicotyledon in the Caryophyllaceae family.

Species in the Arenaria genus

Arenaria funiculata, Arenaria glochidisperma, Arenaria piifontii, Arenaria suffruticosa, Arenaria achalensis, Arenaria aggregata, Arenaria aksayqingensis, Arenaria alfacarensis, Arenaria algarbiensis, Arenaria alpamarcae, Arenaria altorum, Arenaria amdoensis, Arenaria andina, Arenaria angustifolia, Arenaria angustifolioides, Arenaria antitaurica, Arenaria aphanantha, Arenaria arcuatociliata, Arenaria armerina, Arenaria aucheriana, Arenaria auricoma, Arenaria balansae, Arenaria balearica, Arenaria balfouriana, Arenaria barbata, Arenaria baxoiensis, Arenaria benthamii, Arenaria bertolonii, Arenaria bhutanica, Arenaria biflora, Arenaria bisulca, Arenaria boliviana, Arenaria bomiensis, Arenaria bourgaei, Arenaria brevipetala, Arenaria bryoides, Arenaria bryophylla, Arenaria bungei, Arenaria calycina, Arenaria cambodianum, Arenaria capillipes, Arenaria cariensis, Arenaria catamarcensis, Arenaria cerastioides, Arenaria chamdoensis, Arenaria chiapensis, Arenaria ciliata, Arenaria ciliolata, Arenaria cinerea, Arenaria commagenae,

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,