Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
trichophylla
ID:
547479

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Y.Wu ex L.H.Zhou

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Acta Biol. Plateau Sin. 6: 27 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546811



Common Names

  • Trichophylla Sandwort
  • Trichophylla Starwort
  • Trichophylla Arenaria


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Description

Arenaria trichophylla (also called hairy-leaved sandwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small white flowers that is native to the western United States. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Arenaria trichophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control in areas with high water levels.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Arenaria trichophylla 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 trichophylla is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to rocky sites in the Himalayas. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Arenaria trichophylla

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

Arenaria trichophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria trichophylla?

Arenaria trichophylla

What is the common name of Arenaria trichophylla?

Hairy-leaved sandwort

What is the habitat of Arenaria trichophylla?

It is found in dry, sandy or gravelly soils in open areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides

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-2650289: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Zhou Lihua (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.H.Zhou' in the authors string.