Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
verna
ID:
375283

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Hiern

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374615



Common Names

  • Minuartia verna
  • Spring Sandwort
  • Vernal Sandwort


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Synonyms

  • Minuartia gerardii Hayek [unknown]
  • Minuartia smejkalii Dvořáková [unknown]
  • Tryphane gerardii Rchb. [unknown]
  • Sabulina gerardii Rchb. [unknown]
  • Alsine caespitosa Ehrh. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Alsine gerardii Wahlenb. [unknown]
  • Alsine gieseckii Fenzl [unknown]
  • Alsine hirta Hartm. [unknown]
  • Alsine muscorum Adams ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Alsine nivalis Simonk. [unknown]
  • Alsine pauciflora Kit. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Alsine propinqua (Richardson) Lange [unknown]
  • Alsine rhaetica Brügger [unknown]
  • Alsine rubella hirta (Wormsk.) Gürke in K.Richt. [unknown]
  • Alsine saxatilis Wahlenb. [unknown]
  • Alsine verna (L.) Wahlenb. [unknown]
  • Alsine verna glandulifera (Vacc.) U.Tosco [unknown]
  • Alsine verna hirta (Wormsk.) Fenzl ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Alsine zarencznyi Zapał. [unknown]
  • Arenaria aequicaulis A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Arenaria caespitosa Ehrh. [unknown]
  • Arenaria collina Turcz. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Arenaria debilis Turcz. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Arenaria divaricata Adams ex Ser. [unknown]
  • Arenaria flaccida Schleich. [unknown]
  • Arenaria gerardii Willd. [unknown]
  • Arenaria giesekii Hornem. [unknown]
  • Arenaria glabrata Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Arenaria hirta Wormsk. [unknown]
  • Arenaria juniperina Pursh [unknown]
  • Arenaria liniflora Jacq. [unknown]
  • Arenaria rubella filiorum (Maguire) S.L.Welsh [unknown]
  • Arenaria rubella plena Calder [unknown]
  • Arenaria verna L. [unknown]
  • Arenaria verna aequicaulis A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Arenaria verna plena (Calder) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Cherleria verna Samp. [unknown]
  • Arenaria verna gerardii (Willd.) F.Hanb. [unknown]
  • Arenaria verna hirta (Wormsk.) S.Watson [unknown]
  • Alsine verna coreana Nakai [unknown]

Description

Minuartia verna (also called spring sandwort, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, white flowers. It is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Minuartia verna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Minuartia verna sub. collina (Neilr.) Domin
Minuartia verna sub. paui (Willk. ex Herv.) Rivas Goday & Borja
Minuartia verna sub. oxypetala (Woł.) G.Halliday
Minuartia verna sub. attica (Boiss. & Spruner) Hayek
Minuartia verna sub. grandiflora (C.Presl) Hayek

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Minuartia verna 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 verna is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to divide the plant every 3-4 years to maintain its vigor.

Where to Find Minuartia verna

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

Minuartia verna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Minuartia verna?

Minuartia verna

What is the common name of Minuartia verna?

Spring Sandwort

Where is Minuartia verna found?

Minuartia verna is found in Europe, from the British Isles to the Mediterranean

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-2369324: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.