Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fenzl) Klokov
Source:
tro
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Nizsh. Rast. 1974: 47 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292105
Common Names
- Minuartia Eglandulosa
- Eglandulosa
- Minuartia
Description
Minuartia eglandulosa (also called Eglandular Sandwort, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant with small, white flowers. It is native to East Asia and grows in grasslands, meadows, and forest margins.
Uses & Benefits
Minuartia eglandulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Minuartia eglandulosa is white, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Minuartia eglandulosa can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°F (-34°C).
Where to Find Minuartia eglandulosa
Minuartia eglandulosa can be found in the mountains of western China.
Minuartia eglandulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Minuartia eglandulosa?
Minuartia eglandulosa
What is the common name of Minuartia eglandulosa?
Glandless sandwort
What is the natural habitat of Minuartia eglandulosa?
Dry, sandy or gravelly soils
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,