Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
lessertiana
ID:
546808

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fenzl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Reisen 1(2): 932 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546140



Common Names

  • Lessert's Sandwort
  • Lessert's Chickweed
  • Lessert's Starwort


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Description

Arenaria lessertiana (also called Lessert'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 lessertiana 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arenaria lessertiana is small and white, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arenaria lessertiana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a light, sandy soil.

Where to Find Arenaria lessertiana

Arenaria lessertiana can be found in the mountains of Europe, North Africa, and West Asia.

Arenaria lessertiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria lessertiana?

Arenaria lessertiana

What is the common name of Arenaria lessertiana?

Lessert's Sandwort

What type of plant is Arenaria lessertiana?

A perennial herb

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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