Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
muscorum
ID:
1243701

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fassett) Rabeler

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Sida 15: 95 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243039



Common Names

  • Minuartia muscorum
  • Moss Sandwort
  • Moss Minuartia


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Description

Minuartia muscorum (also called Mossy Sandwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet habitats. It has small, white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Minuartia muscorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for making rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Minuartia muscorum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval cotyledons and hairy, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Minuartia muscorum is a hardy perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or autumn in a cold frame. To propagate from division, divide in spring or autumn and replant in moist soil.

Where to Find Minuartia muscorum

Minuartia muscorum is native to Europe, including the UK, France, and Germany.

Minuartia muscorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Minuartia muscorum?

Minuartia muscorum

What is the common name of Minuartia muscorum?

Moss Sandwort

What is the habitat of Minuartia muscorum?

It is found in dry, open, rocky places

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-50122021: Based on the initial data import
Norman Carter Fassett (1900-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fassett' in the authors string.
Richard Kevin Rabeler (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rabeler' in the authors string.