Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
rhodantha
ID:
547215

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 12: 366 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546547



Common Names

  • Rhodantha Sandwort
  • Arenaria rhodantha
  • Rhodian Sandwort


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Description

Arenaria rhodantha (also called Rose-Flowered Sandwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-20 cm. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is typically found in dry meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Arenaria rhodantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory issues, such as asthma and bronchitis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, star-shaped with 5 petals. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Thin, long, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arenaria rhodantha is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer, or by seed in spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Arenaria rhodantha

Arenaria rhodantha is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Arenaria rhodantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria rhodantha?

Arenaria rhodantha

What is the common name of Arenaria rhodantha?

Rhodantha Sandwort

What is the natural habitat of Arenaria rhodantha?

It is found in rocky and sandy soils, in meadows and alpine pastures

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-2650042: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.