Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
375511

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Scop.) Schinz & Thell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 7: 403 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374843



Common Names

  • Rock Sandwort
  • Mountain Sandwort
  • Alpine Sandwort


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Synonyms

  • Somerauera rupestris (Scop.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Alsine brevicaulis Sternb. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Alsine rupestris (Scop.) Fenzl [unknown]
  • Arenaria brevicaulis Sternb. [unknown]
  • Arenaria cherlerioides Vill. [unknown]

Description

Minuartia rupestris (also called Rock 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 rupestris 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 rupestris sub. clementei (Huter) Halliday ex Greuter & Burdet

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Minuartia rupestris 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 rupestris 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 rupestris

Minuartia rupestris can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Minuartia rupestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Minuartia rupestris?

Minnuartia rupestris

What is the common name of Minuartia rupestris?

Rock sandwort

What is the habitat of Minuartia rupestris?

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-2369645: Based on the initial data import
Giovanni Antonio Scopoli (1723-1788): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scop.' in the authors string.
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Albert Thellung (1881-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thell.' in the authors string.