Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
armerina
ID:
546199

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bory

Source:
cmp

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Ann. Gén. Sci. Phys. 3: 5 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545531



Common Names

  • Arenaria armerina
  • Armerina Sandwort
  • Common Sandwort


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Synonyms

  • Arenaria aggregata armerina (Bory) Font Quer [unknown]
  • Arenaria armeriastrum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Arenaria tetraquetra armerina (Bory) Laínz [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arenaria armerina sub. caesia (Boiss.) C.Díaz, C.Morales & F.Valle
Arenaria armerina sub. echinosperma G.López
Arenaria armerina sub. frigida (Boiss.) Rivas Mart. & Sánchez Mata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Arenaria armerina 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 armerina is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to Europe and North Africa. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Arenaria armerina

Arenaria armerina can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.

Arenaria armerina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria armerina?

Arenaria armerina

What is the common name of Arenaria armerina?

Armer's Sandwort

What is the habitat of Arenaria armerina?

It is found in dry, sandy soils in open areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

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,