Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
aphanantha
ID:
546178

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 5, 1: 293 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545510



Common Names

  • Arenaria aphanantha
  • Aphanantha Arenaria
  • Aphanantha Sandwort


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Description

Arenaria aphanantha (also called Aphanantha 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 aphanantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to stabilize slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Arenaria aphanantha has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, linear-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arenaria aphanantha can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist.

Where to Find Arenaria aphanantha

Arenaria aphanantha is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Arenaria aphanantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria aphanantha?

Arenaria aphanantha

What is the common name of Arenaria aphanantha?

Aphanantha sandwort

What is the family of Arenaria aphanantha?

Caryophyllaceae

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,

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