Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
biflora
ID:
376240

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schinz & Thell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 7: 404 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375572



Common Names

  • Minuartia biflora
  • Biflora Sandwort
  • Two-flowered Sandwort


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Synonyms

  • Stellaria biflora L. [unknown]
  • Sabulina biflora Rchb. [unknown]
  • Alsine biflora Wahlenb. [unknown]
  • Alsine biflora densissima Abrom. [unknown]
  • Alsine biflora laxior Abrom. [unknown]
  • Alsine biflora versicolor Brügger [unknown]
  • Alsinella biflora Sw. [unknown]
  • Alsinopsis biflora Rydb. [unknown]
  • Arenaria diantha Bonnier [unknown]
  • Arenaria sajanensis Willd. ex D.F.K.Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Arenaria sajanensis carnosula B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Arenaria sajanensis rigidula B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Arenaria scandinavica Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cerastium biflorum Crantz [unknown]
  • Lidia biflora (L.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]

Description

Minuartia biflora (also called Two-flowered Sandwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe. It has small, white flowers and narrow, grass-like leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Minuartia biflora 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 biflora 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 biflora 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 biflora

Minuartia biflora can be found in Europe and Asia.

Minuartia biflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Minuartia biflora?

Minuartia biflora

What are the common names of Minuartia biflora?

Two-Flowered Sandwort, Two-Flowered Sandwort

What is the growth habit of Minuartia biflora?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2370885: Based on the initial data import
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Albert Thellung (1881-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thell.' in the authors string.