Benthamia arenaria - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arenaria
ID:
1244034
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Suksd.) Druce
Source:
tro
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Bot. Exch. Club Brit. Isles Rep. 4: 298. 1916
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243372
Common Names
- Arenaria Benthamia
- Benthamia arenaria
- Arenaria Benthamia arenaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Benthamia arenaria (also called 'Sandy Benthamia', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has a single stem and its leaves are alternate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Benthamia arenaria is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in a variety of soil types.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Benthamia arenaria has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow, bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Benthamia arenaria is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky areas and dry grasslands. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun. Propagation is usually done through seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant is low maintenance and requires only occasional watering.
Where to Find Benthamia arenaria
Benthamia arenaria can be found in western North America, from British Columbia to California.
Benthamia arenaria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Benthamia arenaria?
Benthamia arenaria
What is the family of Benthamia arenaria?
Fabaceae
What are the common names of Benthamia arenaria?
Sand Benthamia
Species in the Benthamia genus
Benthamia bathieana, Benthamia calceolata, Benthamia catatiana, Benthamia chlorantha, Benthamia cuspidata, Benthamia dauphinensis, Benthamia elata, Benthamia exilis, Benthamia flavida, Benthamia glaberrima, Benthamia herminioides, Benthamia humbertii, Benthamia longecalceata, Benthamia macra, Benthamia madagascariensis, Benthamia majoriflora, Benthamia melanopoda, Benthamia misera, Benthamia monophylla, Benthamia nigrescens, Benthamia nigro-vaginata, Benthamia nivea, Benthamia perfecunda, Benthamia perularioides, Benthamia praecox, Benthamia procera, Benthamia rostrata, Benthamia verecunda, Benthamia arenaria, Benthamia barbata, Benthamia grandiflora, Benthamia hispidissima, Benthamia idahoensis, Benthamia boiteaui, Benthamia bosseri, Benthamia africana,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50123959: Based on the initial data import
George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Nikolaus Suksdorf (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suksd.' in the authors string.