Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
saxigena
ID:
547291

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Humbert & Maire) Dobignard

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Soc. Bot. France 20: 30 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546623



Common Names

  • Saxigena Sandwort
  • Arenaria saxigena
  • Saxigena Arenaria


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Synonyms

  • Arenaria cerastioides saxigena Humbert & Maire [unknown]
  • Arenaria cerastioides saxigena (Humbert & Maire) Maire [unknown]

Description

Arenaria saxigena (also called Saxigena 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 saxigena 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 digestive issues, such as indigestion and constipation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Arenaria saxigena flower is small, white and star-shaped, with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arenaria saxigena 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 saxigena

Arenaria saxigena can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Arenaria saxigena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria saxigena?

Arenaria saxigena

What is the family of Arenaria saxigena?

Caryophyllaceae

Where is Arenaria saxigena found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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-2650112: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
Alain Dobignard (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dobignard' in the authors string.