Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
balearica
ID:
546224

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 12 , 3(App.): 230 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545556



Common Names

  • Arenaria balearica
  • Balearica Sandwort
  • Common Sandwort


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Synonyms

  • Alsinanthus balearicus (L.) Desv. [unknown]
  • Arenaria caespitosa Salisb. [unknown]
  • Arenaria corsica Steud. [unknown]
  • Arenaria gayana Williams [unknown]

Description

Arenaria balearica (also called Balearic Sandwort, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant with white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in rocky soils and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Arenaria balearica can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Arenaria balearica 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 balearica is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Arenaria balearica

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

Arenaria balearica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria balearica?

Arenaria balearica

What is the common name of Arenaria balearica?

Balearic Sandwort

What is the habitat of Arenaria balearica?

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,

References