Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
smithiana
ID:
547353

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 334 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546685



Common Names

  • Smith's Sandwort
  • Arenaria smithiana
  • Smith Arenaria


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Synonyms

  • Arenaria oresbia W.W.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Arenaria smithiana (also called Smith's Sandwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey. It grows in rocky, sandy soils and is often found in dry, sunny places.

Uses & Benefits

Arenaria smithiana is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a groundcover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Arenaria smithiana has white flowers with five petals, its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Arenaria smithiana: This plant is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Arenaria smithiana

Arenaria smithiana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, grasslands, and woodlands.

Arenaria smithiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria smithiana?

Arenaria smithiana

What is the common name of Arenaria smithiana?

Smith's sandwort

What is the natural habitat of Arenaria smithiana?

It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands in the mountains of western North America

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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