Status:
valid
Authors:
Fenzl
Source:
cmp
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Abbild. Thiere Pfl. Syr. : 44 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546088
Common Names
- Kotschy's Sandwort
- Kotschy Sandwort
- Kotschy's Arenaria
Description
Arenaria kotschyana (also called Kotschy's 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 kotschyana is a great choice for rock gardens and as a ground cover. It has attractive foliage and small, star-shaped white flowers in the summer.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Arenaria kotschyana var. stenophylla (Bornm.) McNeill
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arenaria kotschyana has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arenaria kotschyana 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 kotschyana
Arenaria kotschyana can be found in the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
Arenaria kotschyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arenaria kotschyana?
Arenaria kotschyana
What type of plant is Arenaria kotschyana?
It is a flowering plant.
Where is Arenaria kotschyana 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,