Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
xerophila
ID:
547547

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.W.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 11: 198 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546879



Common Names

  • Xerophila Sandwort
  • Xerophila Starwort
  • Xerophila Arenaria


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Synonyms

  • Arenaria xerophila xerophila [unknown]

Description

Arenaria xerophila (also called Xerophyllum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in sandy, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arenaria xerophila var. xiangchengensis (L.H.Zhou) C.Y.Wu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Arenaria xerophila 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 xerophila 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 xerophila

Arenaria xerophila can be found in dry habitats in the Mediterranean region.

Arenaria xerophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria xerophila?

Arenaria xerophila

What is the common name of Arenaria xerophila?

Xerophilic sandwort

What is the habitat of Arenaria xerophila?

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,

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