Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
compressa
ID:
546374

Status:
valid

Authors:
McNeill

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 24: 118 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545706



Common Names

  • Compressed Sandwort
  • Mountain Sandwort
  • Alpine Sandwort


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Synonyms

  • Arenaria lanceolatifolia L.H.Zhou [unknown]
  • Arenaria trichotoma Royle ex Edgew. & Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Arenaria compressa (also called Compressed Sandwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb, usually growing up to 10 cm tall. It is native to the tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It is commonly found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Arenaria compressa 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 compressa is small and white with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arenaria compressa 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 compressa

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

Arenaria compressa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria compressa?

Arenaria compressa

What are the common names of Arenaria compressa?

Compressed Sandwort

What is the natural habitat of Arenaria compressa?

It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America

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-2649244: Based on the initial data import
John McNeill (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McNeill' in the authors string.