Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
macrantha
ID:
1292114

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rydb.) House

Source:
tro

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 7: 132 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291452



Common Names

  • Largeflower Sandwort
  • Largeflower Chickweed
  • Largeflower Minuartia


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Description

Minuartia macrantha (also called Large-flowered Sandwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white flowers and linear to lanceolate leaves. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Minuartia macrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Minuartia macrantha are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Minuartia macrantha is a perennial plant that is native to the Caucasus Mountains. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Minuartia macrantha

Minuartia macrantha can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Minuartia macrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Minuartia macrantha?

Minuartia macrantha

What is the common name of Minuartia macrantha?

Large-flowered Sandwort

What is the distribution of Minuartia macrantha?

Eastern 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-6300909: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
Homer Doliver House (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'House' in the authors string.