Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
orbignyana
ID:
547029

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 5, 1: 293 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546361



Common Names

  • Orbigny's Sandwort
  • Arenaria Orbignyana
  • Alpine Sandwort


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Description

Arenaria orbignyana (also called Orbigny'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 orbignyana 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 orbignyana 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

Cultivation and propagation of Arenaria orbignyana: This plant is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Arenaria orbignyana

Arenaria orbignyana can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Arenaria orbignyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria orbignyana?

Arenaria orbignyana

What is the natural habitat of Arenaria orbignyana?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

What are the characteristics of Arenaria orbignyana?

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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