Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
rivularis
ID:
547223

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Atacam. : 10 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546555



Common Names

  • Riverbank Sandwort
  • Arenaria rivularis
  • Rivularis Arenaria


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Description

Arenaria rivularis (also called Stream 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 rivularis 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 skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arenaria rivularis has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arenaria rivularis is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed in autumn.

Where to Find Arenaria rivularis

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

Arenaria rivularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria rivularis?

Arenaria rivularis

What is the common name of Arenaria rivularis?

Rivular Sandwort

What is the natural habitat of Arenaria rivularis?

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,

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