Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
mesogitana
ID:
375567

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Ann. K. K. Naturhist. Hofmus. 26: 148 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374899



Common Names

  • Mesogitana Sandwort
  • Mountain Sandwort
  • Alpine Sandwort


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Synonyms

  • Alsine mesogitana Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Minuartia mesogitana (also called Mesogitana Sandwort, among many other common names) is a small, tufted, perennial herb with narrow, grass-like leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and is found in dry, sandy soils, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Minuartia mesogitana is a popular ornamental plant, used in rock gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Minuartia mesogitana sub. kotschyana (Boiss.) McNeil
Minuartia mesogitana sub. velenovskyi (Rohlena) McNeill

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Minuartia mesogitana are white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Minuartia mesogitana is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. When grown from seed, it should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a light, sandy soil. The plant should be kept moist until it is established.

Where to Find Minuartia mesogitana

Minuartia mesogitana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Minuartia mesogitana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Minuartia mesogitana?

Minnuartia mesogitana

What is the common name of Minuartia mesogitana?

Mesogitana sandwort

What is the habitat of Minuartia mesogitana?

Rocky or sandy soils, usually in dry areas

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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