Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
roseiflora
ID:
547231

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sprague

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1916: 33 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546563



Common Names

  • Rose-Flowered Sandwort
  • Arenaria roseiflora
  • Roseiflora Arenaria


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Synonyms

  • Arenaria atuntziensis C.Y.Wu ex L.H.Zhou [unknown]
  • Arenaria atuntziensis stenopetala Tsui ex L.H.Zhou [unknown]
  • Arenaria roseiflora albiflora C.Y.Wu [unknown]
  • Moehringella roseiflora H.Neumayer [unknown]

Description

Arenaria roseiflora (also called Rose-flowered 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 roseiflora 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 cardiovascular issues, such as high blood pressure and heart disease.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arenaria roseiflora 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 roseiflora is a low-growing, mat-forming 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 roseiflora

Arenaria roseiflora can be found in the mountains of the western United States, from California to Montana.

Arenaria roseiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria roseiflora?

Arenaria roseiflora

What is the common name of Arenaria roseiflora?

Rose sandwort

What type of plant is Arenaria roseiflora?

Perennial flowering plant

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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