Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
brevipetala
ID:
546273

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tsui & L.H.Zhou

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18: 360 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545605



Common Names

  • Arenaria brevipetala
  • Brevipetala Arenaria
  • Arenaria Short-Petal


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Description

Arenaria brevipetala (also called Short-petalled Sandwort, among many other common names) is a small annual plant with a rosette of narrow leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in sandy soils and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Arenaria brevipetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in rock gardens and as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arenaria brevipetala is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, grass-like plants.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arenaria brevipetala 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 brevipetala

Arenaria brevipetala is native to North America and can be found in dry, sandy soils in grasslands and open woodlands.

Arenaria brevipetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria brevipetala?

Arenaria brevipetala

What is the common name of Arenaria brevipetala?

Short-petalled Sandwort

What is the habitat of Arenaria brevipetala?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2649151: Based on the initial data import
You (Yu) Wen Tsui (1907-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tsui' in the authors string.
Zhou Lihua (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.H.Zhou' in the authors string.