Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
phitosiana
ID:
547098

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greuter & Burdet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 12: 37 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546430



Common Names

  • Phitosiana Sandwort
  • Phitosiana Starwort
  • Phitosiana Arenaria


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Synonyms

  • Arenaria litoralis Phitos [unknown]

Description

Arenaria phitosiana (also called Phitosiana sandwort, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It has a fibrous root system and grows in dry, sandy habitats, such as dunes and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Arenaria phitosiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and to reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Arenaria phitosiana 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

Arenaria phitosiana is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Arenaria phitosiana

Arenaria phitosiana is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It grows in dry, sandy or rocky soils, often in open grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Arenaria phitosiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria phitosiana?

Arenaria phitosiana

What is the common name of Arenaria phitosiana?

Phitos's Sandwort

What type of plant is Arenaria phitosiana?

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-2649933: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Hervé Maurice Burdet (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burdet' in the authors string.