Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
fontqueri
ID:
546552

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cardona & J.M.Monts.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Biol.-Ecol. Médit. 8(1): 15 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545884



Common Names

  • Fontqueri's Sandwort
  • Fontqueri's Chickweed
  • Fontqueri's Starwort


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Synonyms

  • Arenaria conimbricensis cavanillesiana (Font Quer) Cardona & J.M.Monts. [unknown]
  • Arenaria fontqueri cavanillesiana (Font Quer) Cardona & J.M.Monts. [unknown]
  • Arenaria fontqueri hispanica (H.J.Coste & Soulié) Cardona & J.M.Monts. [unknown]
  • Arenaria hispida cavanillesiana Font Quer [unknown]
  • Arenaria hispida guarensis (Pau) P.Monts. [unknown]
  • Arenaria hispida hispanica H.J.Coste & Soulié [unknown]
  • Arenaria souliei Romo [unknown]

Description

Arenaria fontqueri (also called Font Quer's Sandwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to the Pyrenees and the Cantabrian Mountains of northern Spain. It grows in rocky, sandy soils and is often found in dry, sunny places.

Uses & Benefits

Arenaria fontqueri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is drought tolerant and can be used in rock gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arenaria fontqueri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arenaria fontqueri is a perennial plant native to Europe. It can be grown from seed or from division of the roots. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division of the roots in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Arenaria fontqueri

Arenaria fontqueri is found in dry, rocky habitats in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Arenaria fontqueri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria fontqueri?

Arenaria fontqueri

What type of plant is Arenaria fontqueri?

It is a flowering plant.

Where is Arenaria fontqueri found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region.

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-2649411: Based on the initial data import
Josep Maria Montserrat-Marti (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Monts.' in the authors string.
Maria Àngels Cardona i Florit (1940-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardona' in the authors string.