Arenaria humifusa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humifusa
ID:
546699
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wahlenb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1812
Citation Micro:
Fl. Lapp. : 129 (1812)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546031
Common Names
- Prostrate Sandwort
- Prostrate Arenaria
- Prostrate Sand-wort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arenaria humifusa (also called Spreading 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 humifusa is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Arenaria humifusa is small, white, with 4 petals. Seed is a small, black nutlet. Seedlings are grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arenaria humifusa 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 humifusa
Arenaria humifusa is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Arenaria humifusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arenaria humifusa?
Arenaria humifusa
What type of plant is Arenaria humifusa?
It is a flowering plant.
Where is Arenaria humifusa 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-2649551: Based on the initial data import
Göran Wahlenberg (1780-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wahlenb.' in the authors string.