Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
ciliata
ID:
546353

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 425 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545685



Common Names

  • Fringed Sandwort
  • Mountain Sandwort
  • Alpine Sandwort


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Synonyms

  • Alsinanthus ciliatus (Jacq.) Desv. [unknown]
  • Alsine tenella (J.Gay) Torr. [unknown]
  • Alsinella ciliata Gray [unknown]
  • Arenaria ciliata bernensis Favarger [unknown]
  • Arenaria ciliata hibernica Ostenf. & O.C.Dahl [unknown]
  • Arenaria ciliata tenella (Kit.) Braun-Blanq. [unknown]
  • Arenaria tenella Kit. [unknown]
  • Greniera tenella J.Gay [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Arenaria ciliata 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arenaria ciliata sub. multicaulis (L.) Arcang.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arenaria ciliata has small white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arenaria ciliata 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 ciliata

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

Arenaria ciliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria ciliata?

Arenaria ciliata

What is the common name of Arenaria ciliata?

Ciliate sandwort

What is the family of Arenaria ciliata?

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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