Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
forrestii
ID:
546557

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 5: 181 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545889



Common Names

  • Forrest's Sandwort
  • Forrest's Chickweed
  • Forrest's Starwort


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Synonyms

  • Arenaria forrestii cernua (F.N.Williams) C.Y.Wu [unknown]
  • Arenaria forrestii micrantha (F.N.Williams) C.Y.Wu [unknown]
  • Arenaria forrestii roseotincta (W.W.Sm.) C.Y.Wu [unknown]
  • Arenaria glanduligera cernua F.N.Williams [unknown]
  • Arenaria glanduligera micrantha F.N.Williams [unknown]
  • Arenaria roseotincta W.W.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Arenaria forrestii (also called Forrest's Sandwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to the Himalayas, from Afghanistan to western China. It grows in rocky, sandy soils and is often found in dry, sunny places.

Uses & Benefits

Arenaria forrestii 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 forrestii 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 forrestii 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 forrestii

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

Arenaria forrestii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria forrestii?

Arenaria forrestii

What type of plant is Arenaria forrestii?

It is a flowering plant.

Where is Arenaria forrestii found?

It is found in the Himalayas.

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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