Minuartia cismontana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cismontana
ID:
1293063
Status:
valid
Authors:
Meinke & Zika
Source:
tro
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Madroño 39: 289 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292401
Common Names
- Minuartia cismontana
- Cismontane Sandwort
- Cismontane Pearlwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Minuartia cismontana (also called cismontane minuartia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Minuartia cismontana is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is used in gardens as an ornamental plant and for its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Minuartia cismontana has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Minuartia cismontana is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and warm and the seeds should germinate in a few weeks. For division, dig up the plant and divide the roots into several sections. Replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist and warm.
Where to Find Minuartia cismontana
Minuartia cismontana can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Minuartia cismontana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Minuartia cismontana?
Minuartia cismontana
What type of plant is Minuartia cismontana?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Minuartia cismontana native to?
It is native to the southwestern United States
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 tro-6303597: Based on the initial data import
Peter Francis Zika (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zika' in the authors string.
R.J. Meinke (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meinke' in the authors string.