Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
napuligera
ID:
546983

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 33: 429 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546315



Common Names

  • Napuliger's Sandwort
  • Arenaria Napuligera
  • Alpine Sandwort


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Synonyms

  • Arenaria napuligera napuligera [unknown]

Description

Arenaria napuligera (also called Naples 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 napuligera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in rock gardens. It is also used in landscaping and as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arenaria napuligera has small, white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arenaria napuligera can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Arenaria napuligera

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

Arenaria napuligera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria napuligera?

Arenaria napuligera

What is the natural habitat of Arenaria napuligera?

It is found in rocky areas, grasslands, and scrublands in the Mediterranean region.

What are the characteristics of Arenaria napuligera?

It is an annual plant with small, white flowers and linear leaves.

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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