Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
chiapensis
ID:
546349

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 50 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545681



Common Names

  • Chiapas Sandwort
  • Mountain Sandwort
  • Alpine Sandwort


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Arenaria chiapensis 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 chiapensis 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 chiapensis 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 chiapensis

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

Arenaria chiapensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria chiapensis?

Arenaria chiapensis

What is the common name of Arenaria chiapensis?

Chiapas sandwort

What is the family of Arenaria chiapensis?

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-2649220: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.