Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
longicaulis
ID:
546837

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Y.Wu ex L.H.Zhou

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Acta Biol. Plateau Sin. 6: 38 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546169



Common Names

  • Long-Stemmed Sandwort
  • Long-Stemmed Arenaria
  • Long-Stemmed Starwort


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Description

Arenaria longicaulis (also called Long-stemmed Sandwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey. It grows in rocky, sandy soils and is often found in dry, sunny places.

Uses & Benefits

Arenaria longicaulis 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 longicaulis 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 longicaulis 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 longicaulis

Arenaria longicaulis can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Arenaria longicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria longicaulis?

Arenaria longicaulis

What is the common name of Arenaria longicaulis?

Long-stemmed Sandwort

What type of plant is Arenaria longicaulis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2649688: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Zhou Lihua (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.H.Zhou' in the authors string.