Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
grignensis
ID:
735069

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.) Mattf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 15: 141 1922

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000734402



Common Names

  • Minuartia grignensis
  • Grignan Minuartia
  • Grignan Sandwort


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Synonyms

  • Minuartia flaccida grineensis (Gren. & Godr.) Graebn. [unknown]
  • Alsine grineensis Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
  • Tryphane grignensis Rchb. [unknown]

Description

Minuartia grignensis (also called 'Grignon'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 grignensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for some animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Minuartia grignensis has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Minuartia grignensis 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 grignensis

Minuartia grignensis is native to Italy and can be found in the temperate forests of the country.

Minuartia grignensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Minuartia grignensis?

Minuartia grignensis

What is the common name of Minuartia grignensis?

Grignan sandwort

Where is Minuartia grignensis native to?

France

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-2869864: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.