Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
venezuelana
ID:
547513

Status:
valid

Authors:
Briq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 13-14: 383 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546845



Common Names

  • Venezuelana Sandwort
  • Venezuelana Starwort
  • Venezuelana Arenaria


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Synonyms

  • Arenaria humifusa Linden & Planch. [unknown]
  • Arenaria jahnii S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Arenaria venezuelana jahnii (S.F.Blake) Steyerm. [unknown]

Description

Arenaria venezuelana (also called Venezuelan Sandwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the carnation family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to Venezuela. It is a perennial herb growing to 0.2–0.4 m tall, with a thick rhizome. The leaves are linear, 1–3 mm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Arenaria venezuelana 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 venezuelana flower is small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, wiry stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arenaria venezuelana is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to rocky sites in the Andes. 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 venezuelana

Arenaria venezuelana can be found in the mountains of Venezuela.

Arenaria venezuelana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria venezuelana?

Arenaria venezuelana

What is the common name of Arenaria venezuelana?

Venezuelan sandwort

What is the habitat of Arenaria venezuelana?

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