Arenaria shennongjiaensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shennongjiaensis
ID:
547346
Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.E.Chao & Z.H.Shen
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 43: 73 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546678
Common Names
- Shennongjia Sandwort
- Arenaria shennongjiaensis
- Shennongjiaensis Arenaria
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Arenaria shennongjiaensis (also called Shennongjia 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 shennongjiaensis is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a groundcover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Arenaria shennongjiaensis 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 shennongjiaensis 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 shennongjiaensis
Arenaria shennongjiaensis can be found in the mountains of western China.
Arenaria shennongjiaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arenaria shennongjiaensis?
Arenaria shennongjiaensis
What is the common name of Arenaria shennongjiaensis?
Shennongjia sandwort
What is the natural habitat of Arenaria shennongjiaensis?
It is found in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and rocky areas in the mountains of central China
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-2650165: Based on the initial data import
Zi En Chao (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.E.Chao' in the authors string.
Ze Hao Shen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.H.Shen' in the authors string.