Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
hispanica
ID:
546681

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 2: 396 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546013



Common Names

  • Spanish Sandwort
  • Hispanian Sandwort
  • Spanish Arenaria


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Synonyms

  • Arenaria fallax Batt. [unknown]

Description

Arenaria hispanica (also called Spanish Sandwort, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It has small, white flowers and needle-like leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arenaria hispanica can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers dry soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Arenaria hispanica

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

Arenaria hispanica FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Arenaria hispanica?

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

What is the typical size of Arenaria hispanica?

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

What type of soil does Arenaria hispanica prefer?

Arenaria hispanica 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,