Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
hintoniorum
ID:
546676

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 71: 58 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546008



Common Names

  • Hinton's Sandwort
  • Hinton Sandwort
  • Hinton's Arenaria


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Description

Arenaria hintoniorum (also called Hinton's Sandwort, among many other common names) is a small, mat-forming perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, linear leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in sandy soils and is found in coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Arenaria hintoniorum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Arenaria hintoniorum is small, white, with 4 petals. Seed is a small, black nutlet. Seedlings are grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arenaria hintoniorum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers moist soils and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Arenaria hintoniorum

Arenaria hintoniorum is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Arenaria hintoniorum FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Arenaria hintoniorum?

Arenaria hintoniorum prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

What is the typical size of Arenaria hintoniorum?

Arenaria hintoniorum typically grows to a height of 6-12 inches.

What type of soil does Arenaria hintoniorum prefer?

Arenaria hintoniorum prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

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-2649528: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.