Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
monosperma
ID:
546941

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.N.Williams

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 38: 398 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546273



Common Names

  • One-seeded Sandwort
  • Arenaria Monosperma
  • Mountain Sandwort


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Synonyms

  • Stellaria monosperma (Will.) Kozhevn. [unknown]
  • Stellaria williamsiana Kozhevn. [unknown]
  • Stellaria crispata Wall. ex Edgew. & Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Arenaria monosperma (also called One-seeded Sandwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in rocky, sandy and grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Arenaria monosperma is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Arenaria monosperma flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a small, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Arenaria monosperma: 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 monosperma

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

Arenaria monosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria monosperma?

Arenaria monosperma

What is the common name of Arenaria monosperma?

Monosperma Sandwort

What is the natural habitat of Arenaria monosperma?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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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