Status:
valid
Authors:
(Halácsy) Mattf.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Syn. Mitteleur. Fl. 5(1): 940 1919
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000734427
Common Names
- Minuartia baldaccii
- Baldacci's Minuartia
- Baldacci's Sandwort
Synonyms
- Alsine baldaccii Halácsy [unknown]
Description
Minuartia baldaccii (also called 'Baldacci's Sandwort', among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, white flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Minuartia baldaccii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Minuartia baldaccii sub. doerfleri (Hayek) Hayek
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Minuartia baldaccii is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Minuartia baldaccii is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix and keep the pot in a warm, bright location. Water regularly and the seeds should germinate in about 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Minuartia baldaccii
Minuartia baldaccii can be found in Eastern Europe.
Minuartia baldaccii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Minuartia baldaccii?
Minuartia baldaccii
What is the common name of Minuartia baldaccii?
Baldacci's sandwort
Where is Minuartia baldaccii native to?
Italy
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,