Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
arctica
ID:
376249

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steven) Graebn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Syn. Mitteleur. Fl. 5(1): 772 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375581



Common Names

  • Minuartia Arctica
  • Arctic Sandwort
  • Arctic Minuartia


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Synonyms

  • Alsine arctica Fenzl [unknown]
  • Alsine pumilio Fenzl [unknown]
  • Alsinopsis arctica A.Heller [unknown]
  • Arenaria altaica Fisch. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Arenaria arctica Steven ex Ser. [unknown]
  • Arenaria arctica caespitosa (Torr.) S.Watson [unknown]
  • Arenaria arctica grandiflora Hook. [unknown]
  • Arenaria arctica minor Hook. [unknown]
  • Arenaria arctica rebunensis T.Shimizu [unknown]
  • Arenaria arctica stenopetala Hook. [unknown]
  • Arenaria bryoides Fisch. ex Ser. [unknown]
  • Arenaria grandiflora Pall. [unknown]
  • Arenaria laricifolia caespitosa Torr. [unknown]
  • Arenaria pumilio R.Br. ex Hook. [unknown]
  • Arenaria sedifolia Nasarow [unknown]
  • Arenaria serpens Fisch. ex Ser. [unknown]
  • Arenaria stenopetala Turcz. [unknown]
  • Lidia arctica (Steven ex Ser.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]

Description

Minuartia arctica (also called Arctic sandwort, among many other common names) is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial native to the Arctic regions of Europe and North America. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Minuartia arctica is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Minuartia arctica are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Minuartia arctica is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Minuartia arctica

Minuartia arctica can be found in the Arctic.

Minuartia arctica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Minuartia arctica?

Minuartia arctica

What are the common names of Minuartia arctica?

Arctic Sandwort, Arctic Sandwort

What is the growth habit of Minuartia arctica?

It is an evergreen perennial herb with a mat-forming habit

Species in the Minuartia genus

Minuartia thymifolia, Minuartia wettsteinii, Minuartia villarsii, Minuartia verna, Minuartia yukonensis, Minuartia viscosa, Minuartia juniperina, Minuartia hybrida, Minuartia macrocarpa, Minuartia laricifolia, Minuartia krascheninnikovii, Minuartia funkii, Minuartia dichotoma, Minuartia elegans, Minuartia garckeana, Minuartia hamata, Minuartia handelii, Minuartia helmii, Minuartia hirsuta, Minuartia geniculata, Minuartia graminifolia, Minuartia glomerata, Minuartia globulosa, Minuartia rubra, Minuartia rupestris, Minuartia saxifraga, Minuartia rossii, Minuartia regeliana, Minuartia rubella, Minuartia setacea, Minuartia stricta, Minuartia sedoides, Minuartia stellata, Minuartia mutabilis, Minuartia montana, Minuartia mediterranea, Minuartia mesogitana, Minuartia meyeri, Minuartia nuttallii, Minuartia pinifolia, Minuartia pusilla, Minuartia recurva, Minuartia pseudosaxifraga, Minuartia patula, Minuartia pichleri, Minuartia picta, Minuartia austriaca, Minuartia austromontana, Minuartia biflora, Minuartia bilykiana,

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

Paul Graebner (1871-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graebn.' in the authors string.
Christian von Steven (1781-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steven' in the authors string.