Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
chamdoensis
ID:
546341

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Y.Wu ex L.H.Zhou

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Fl. Qinghaiica 1: 506 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545673



Common Names

  • Chamdo Sandwort
  • Mountain Sandwort
  • Alpine Sandwort


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Description

Arenaria chamdoensis (also called Chamdo Sandwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has small, white flowers and can be found in rocky areas, grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Arenaria chamdoensis 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

Arenaria chamdoensis has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arenaria chamdoensis 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 chamdoensis

Arenaria chamdoensis is native to Asia and can be found in dry, sandy soils in grasslands and open woodlands.

Arenaria chamdoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria chamdoensis?

Arenaria chamdoensis

What is the common name of Arenaria chamdoensis?

Chamdo sandwort

What is the family of Arenaria chamdoensis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2649213: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Zhou Lihua (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.H.Zhou' in the authors string.