Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
rubella
ID:
375527

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wahlenb.) Hiern

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 37: 320 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374859



Common Names

  • Red Sandwort
  • Mountain Sandwort
  • Alpine Sandwort


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Synonyms

  • Minuartia quadrivalvis House [unknown]
  • Alsine hirta rubella (Wahlenb.) Hartm. [unknown]
  • Alsine rubella Wahlenb. [unknown]
  • Alsinella rubella (Wahlenb.) Sw. [unknown]
  • Alsinopsis propinqua (Richardson) Rydb. [unknown]
  • Alsinopsis quadrivalvis Rydb. [unknown]
  • Arenaria cheirifolia G.Don [unknown]
  • Arenaria cherlerifolia G.Don [unknown]
  • Arenaria propinqua Richardson [unknown]
  • Arenaria quadrivalvis R.Br. [unknown]
  • Arenaria rubella (Wahlenb.) Sm. [unknown]
  • Arenaria rubella epilis (Fernald) Polunin [unknown]
  • Arenaria sulcata Willd. ex D.F.K.Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Arenaria verna epilis Fernald [unknown]
  • Arenaria verna propinqua (Richardson) Fernald [unknown]
  • Alsine verna glacialis Fenzl ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Alsine verna propinqua (Richardson) Lange [unknown]
  • Sabulina propinqua (Richardson) Rydb. [unknown]
  • Arenaria verna rubella (Wahlenb.) S.Watson [unknown]
  • Arenaria verna pubescens Fernald [unknown]
  • Arenaria hirta pubescens Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Tryphane rubella (Wahlenb.) Á.Löve & D.Löve ex W.A.Weber [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Minuartia rubella is white, star-shaped and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. Seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Minuartia rubella 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 rubella

Minuartia rubella can be found in dry, grassy areas of the Mediterranean region.

Minuartia rubella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Minuartia rubella?

Minnuartia rubella

What is the common name of Minuartia rubella?

Red sandwort

What is the habitat of Minuartia rubella?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2369666: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Göran Wahlenberg (1780-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wahlenb.' in the authors string.