Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
digyna
ID:
546467

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd. ex D.F.K.Schltdl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Mag. Neuesten Entdeck. Gesammten Naturk. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 7: 201 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545799



Common Names

  • Arenaria digyna
  • Digyna Arenaria
  • Arenaria Two-Seeded


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Synonyms

  • Alsine palustris Kellogg [unknown]
  • Alsinopsis palustris A.Heller [unknown]
  • Arenaria andicola Gillies [unknown]
  • Arenaria andicola caespitosa Hauman [unknown]
  • Arenaria andicola major Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Arenaria caespitosa Phil. [unknown]
  • Arenaria microphylla Phil. [unknown]
  • Arenaria palustris Naudin [unknown]
  • Arenaria palustris patagonica Reiche [unknown]
  • Arenaria patagonica Phil. [unknown]
  • Arenaria scopulorum Kunth [unknown]
  • Arenaria serpens Kunth [unknown]
  • Arenaria serpens andicola (Gillies) Rohrb. [unknown]
  • Arenaria serpens caespitosa (Hauman) Hauman & Irigoyen [unknown]
  • Arenaria serpens microphylla Speg. [unknown]
  • Arenaria serpens orizabae Rohrb. [unknown]
  • Arenaria serpens palustris Speg. [unknown]
  • Arenaria serpens patagonica Speg. [unknown]
  • Arenaria serpens robusta Speg. [unknown]
  • Arenaria serpens serpylloides Speg. [unknown]
  • Arenaria serpylloides Naudin [unknown]
  • Arenaria serpylloides andicola (Gillies) Macloskie [unknown]
  • Arenaria serpylloides andicola (Gillies) Reiche [unknown]
  • Arenaria serpens robusta Speg. [unknown]
  • Arenaria andicola major Gillies [unknown]
  • Arenaria palustris humilior Ces. [unknown]
  • Arenaria serpens andina Rohrb. [unknown]

Description

Arenaria digyna (also called Two-seeded Sandwort, among many other common names) is a perennial plant of the Caryophyllaceae family. It has a short stem and its leaves are linear and flat. It is native to Europe, Asia and North America, and it grows in rocky habitats such as hillsides and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Arenaria digyna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a low-growing habit and is drought-tolerant, making it an ideal choice for dry areas. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and embankments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arenaria digyna has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arenaria digyna is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types.

Where to Find Arenaria digyna

Arenaria digyna can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.

Arenaria digyna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria digyna?

Arenaria digyna

What is the common name of Arenaria digyna?

Two-stamened Sandwort

What type of plant is Arenaria digyna?

Herbaceous perennial

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-2649330: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Diederich Friedrich Karl von Schlechtendal (1767-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.F.K.Schltdl.' in the authors string.