Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
kingii
ID:
671519

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) Ikonn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 10: 140 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670851



Common Names

  • King's Eremogone
  • King Eremogone
  • King's Sandwort


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Synonyms

  • Arenaria congesta kingii B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Arenaria kingii (S.Watson) M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Stellaria kingii S.Watson [unknown]
  • Eremogone kingii kingii [unknown]

Description

Eremogone kingii (also called King's Sandwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas, Central Asia, and the mountains of China. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Eremogone kingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eremogone kingii var. glabrescens (S.Watson) Dorn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eremogone kingii is white to pinkish, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have two pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremogone kingii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division can also be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Eremogone kingii

Eremogone kingii can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana, and in British Columbia, Canada.

Eremogone kingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremogone kingii?

Eremogone kingii

What is the common name of Eremogone kingii?

King's Eremogone

What is the natural habitat of Eremogone kingii?

Dry hillsides and rocky slopes

Species in the Eremogone genus

Eremogone cliftonii, Eremogone aberrans, Eremogone acerosa, Eremogone acicularis, Eremogone aculeata, Eremogone acutisepala, Eremogone androsacea, Eremogone angustisepala, Eremogone armeniaca, Eremogone asiatica, Eremogone biebersteinii, Eremogone blepharophylla, Eremogone brachypetala, Eremogone calcicola, Eremogone capillaris, Eremogone caricifolia, Eremogone cephalotes, Eremogone congesta, Eremogone cucubaloides, Eremogone davisii, Eremogone dianthoides, Eremogone drypidea, Eremogone eastwoodiae, Eremogone fendleri, Eremogone ferganica, Eremogone ferrisiae, Eremogone franklinii, Eremogone glaucescens, Eremogone globuliflora, Eremogone graminea, Eremogone griffithii, Eremogone gypsophiloides, Eremogone holostea, Eremogone hookeri, Eremogone insignis, Eremogone isaurica, Eremogone jakutorum, Eremogone juncea, Eremogone kingii, Eremogone koelzii, Eremogone ladyginae, Eremogone ledebouriana, Eremogone litwinowii, Eremogone longifolia, Eremogone lychnidea, Eremogone macradenia, Eremogone macrantha, Eremogone meyeri, Eremogone mongholica, Eremogone multiflora,

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-2792100: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Sergei Sergeevich Ikonnikov (1931-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ikonn.' in the authors string.