Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
speluncarum
ID:
547360

Status:
valid

Authors:
McNeill

Source:
cmp

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 23: 509 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546692



Common Names

  • Cave Sandwort
  • Arenaria speluncarum
  • Speluncarum Arenaria


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Synonyms

  • Arenaria graveolens grandiflora Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Arenaria speluncarum (also called Cave 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 speluncarum is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a groundcover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Arenaria speluncarum 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

Arenaria speluncarum is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow in most soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Arenaria speluncarum

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

Arenaria speluncarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria speluncarum?

Arenaria speluncarum

What is the common name of Arenaria speluncarum?

Cave sandwort

What is the natural habitat of Arenaria speluncarum?

It is found in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and rocky areas in the mountains of central and eastern Europe

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-2650178: Based on the initial data import
John McNeill (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McNeill' in the authors string.