Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
villarsii
ID:
375281

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Balb.) Wilczek & Chenevard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 15: 256 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374613



Common Names

  • Minuartia villarsii
  • Villars' Minuartia
  • Villars' Sandwort


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Synonyms

  • Neumayera villarsii Rchb. [unknown]
  • Sabulina villarsii Rchb. [unknown]
  • Alsine flaccida Chiov. [unknown]
  • Alsine glabra (Michx.) A.Gray ex Chapm. [unknown]
  • Alsine thomasiana Sommier [unknown]
  • Alsine villarsii (Balb.) Mert. & W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Arenaria austriaca All. [unknown]
  • Arenaria flaccida Froel. ex Rchb. [unknown]
  • Arenaria glabra Balb. [unknown]
  • Arenaria gmelinii Bong. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Arenaria grineensis Thomas [unknown]
  • Arenaria triflora Vill. [unknown]
  • Arenaria villarsii Balb. [unknown]

Description

Minuartia villarsii (also called Villars' sandwort, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Minuartia villarsii 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 villarsii 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 villarsii

Minuartia villarsii can be found in the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians.

Minuartia villarsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Minuartia villarsii?

Minuartia villarsii

What is the common name of Minuartia villarsii?

Villars' Sandwort

Where is Minuartia villarsii found?

Minuartia villarsii is found in the Alps and the Apennines in Europe

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-2369321: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Wilczek (1867-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilczek' in the authors string.
Giovanni Battista Balbis (1765-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balb.' in the authors string.
Paul Chenevard (1839-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chenevard' in the authors string.