Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
wettsteinii
ID:
375278

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 127: 62 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374610



Common Names

  • Minuartia wettsteinii
  • Wettstein's Minuartia
  • Wettstein's Sandwort


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Description

Minuartia wettsteinii (also called Wettstein's Minuartia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Caryophyllaceae family. It is an annual herb, growing up to 10cm tall, with a stem diameter of up to 1cm. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Minuartia wettsteinii 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 wettsteinii 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 wettsteinii 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 wettsteinii

Minuartia wettsteinii can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe, from Spain to the Balkans.

Minuartia wettsteinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Minuartia wettsteinii?

Minuartia wettsteinii

What is the common name of Minuartia wettsteinii?

Wettstein's Sandwort

Where is Minuartia wettsteinii found?

Minuartia wettsteinii 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,

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