Arenaria mandoniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mandoniana
ID:
546881
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 5, 1: 294 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546213
Common Names
- Mandon's Sandwort
- Mandon's Arenaria
- Mandon's Starwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arenaria mandoniana (also called Mandon's Sandwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in rocky, alpine habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Arenaria mandoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arenaria mandoniana 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Arenaria mandoniana: This plant is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring, and the seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or fall, with the divisions being replanted immediately.
Where to Find Arenaria mandoniana
Arenaria mandoniana can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Arenaria mandoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arenaria mandoniana?
Arenaria mandoniana
What is the common name of Arenaria mandoniana?
Mandon's Sandwort
What is the family of Arenaria mandoniana?
Caryophyllaceae
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-2649730: Based on the initial data import
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.