Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
375425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ostenf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Meddel. Grønland 37: 226 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374757



Common Names

  • Macrocarpa Minuartia
  • Minuartia Macrocarpa
  • Large-fruited Sandwort


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Synonyms

  • Alsine macrocarpa Fenzl [unknown]
  • Alsinopsis macrocarpa A.Heller [unknown]
  • Arenaria crilloniana W.B.Drew [unknown]
  • Arenaria macrocarpa Pursh [unknown]
  • Minuartia macrocarpa macrocarpa [unknown]
  • Wierzbickia macrocarpa Rchb. [unknown]

Description

Minuartia macrocarpa (also called Large-fruited Sandwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a slender, erect stem. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in dry, sandy habitats, such as dunes, sandstone cliffs, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Minuartia macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It is also used as a food source and for making paper.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Minuartia macrocarpa var. koreana (Nakai) Hara

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Minuartia macrocarpa is a small, white to pinkish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Minuartia macrocarpa can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Minuartia macrocarpa

Minuartia macrocarpa can be found in Europe and Asia.

Minuartia macrocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Minuartia macrocarpa?

Minnuartia macrocarpa

What is the common name of Minuartia macrocarpa?

Large-fruited Sandwort

What is the natural habitat of Minuartia macrocarpa?

Minnuartia macrocarpa is found in dry, sandy soils in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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,

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