Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
cariensis
ID:
546321

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carlström

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 15: 371 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545653



Common Names

  • Cariens Sandwort
  • Mountain Sandwort
  • Alpine Sandwort


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Description

Arenaria cariensis (also called Carian 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 cariensis 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 cariensis 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 cariensis is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers that bloom in summer. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Arenaria cariensis

Arenaria cariensis is native to Europe and can be found in rocky areas, dry meadows, and grasslands.

Arenaria cariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria cariensis?

Arenaria cariensis

What is the common name of Arenaria cariensis?

Cariens sandwort

What is the family of Arenaria cariensis?

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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