Arenaria shannanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shannanensis
ID:
547345
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.H.Zhou
Source:
cmp
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Fl. Xizang. 1: 677 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546677
Common Names
- Shannan Sandwort
- Arenaria shannanensis
- Shannanensis Arenaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arenaria shannanensis (also called Shannan Sandwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to the Tibetan Plateau, from western China to Bhutan. It grows in rocky, sandy soils and is often found in dry, sunny places.
Uses & Benefits
Arenaria shannanensis is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a groundcover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Arenaria shannanensis has white flowers with five petals, its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arenaria shannanensis 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 shannanensis
Arenaria shannanensis can be found in the mountains of western China.
Arenaria shannanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arenaria shannanensis?
Arenaria shannanensis
What is the family of Arenaria shannanensis?
Caryophyllaceae
Where is Arenaria shannanensis 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-2650164: Based on the initial data import
Zhou Lihua (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.H.Zhou' in the authors string.