Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
alliacea
ID:
549308

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Hoffmanns. & Link

Source:
cmp

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Fl. Portug. 1: 441 1817

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548640



Common Names

  • Armeria alliacea
  • Garlic Thrift
  • Alliacea Sea-pink


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Synonyms

  • Armeria alliacea Mutel [unknown]
  • Armeria alliacea allioides Pau [unknown]
  • Armeria alliacea bilbilitana (Bernis) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Armeria alliacea capitellata (Pau) Rivas Mart. [unknown]
  • Armeria alliacea heterophylla Pau ex Viciosa [unknown]
  • Armeria alliacea javalambrica Bernis [unknown]
  • Armeria alliacea littorifuga (Bernis) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Armeria alliacea loscosii Romo [unknown]
  • Armeria alliacea palearensis O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Armeria alliacea plantaginea (All.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Armeria alliacea rumelicina (Bernis) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Armeria alliacea sicorisiensis (Senn.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Armeria allioides Boiss. [unknown]
  • Armeria bupleuroides reducta Rouy [unknown]
  • Armeria cephalotes Schousb. [unknown]
  • Armeria dianthoides Hornem. & Spreng. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Armeria juncea Wallr. [unknown]
  • Armeria leucantha Salzm. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Armeria leucantha (Boiss.) Mathon [unknown]
  • Armeria longiaristata Bourg. [unknown]
  • Armeria maritima rumelicina Bernis [unknown]
  • Armeria matritensis Pau [unknown]
  • Armeria montana Wallr. [unknown]
  • Armeria montana sicorisiensis Sennen [unknown]
  • Armeria montana stenophylla Rouy [unknown]
  • Armeria plantaginea brachylepis Boiss. [unknown]
  • Armeria plantaginea brachyphylla Boiss. [unknown]
  • Armeria plantaginea leucantha Boiss. [unknown]
  • Armeria plantaginea longibracteata Boiss. [unknown]
  • Armeria plantaginea oretana (Bernis) Malag. [unknown]
  • Armeria plantaginea scorzonerifolia (Link) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Armeria plantaginea segoviensis (Gand. ex Bernis) Rivas Mart. [unknown]
  • Armeria rigida Wallr. [unknown]
  • Armeria rigida latifolia Wallr. [unknown]
  • Armeria sabulosa Jord. ex Boreau [unknown]
  • Armeria sabulosa serpentini Legrand [unknown]
  • Armeria scorzonerifolia Willd. [unknown]
  • Armeria segoviensis Gand. [unknown]
  • Armeria seticeps Rchb. [unknown]
  • Armeria sicorisiensis Sennen [unknown]
  • Armeria stenophylla Girard [unknown]
  • Armeria tenuis humilis Wallr. [unknown]
  • Armeria trigoloides Ebel [unknown]

Description

Armeria alliacea (also called Allium-Leaved Armeria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a creeping rhizome and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and up to 10 cm long. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Armeria alliacea is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in landscaping and for erosion control. It has a pleasant scent and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Armeria alliacea sub. matritensis (Pau) Borja, Rivas Goday & R.Martinez

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Armeria alliacea has small, white flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small, round, and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Armeria alliacea is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that can reach up to 20 cm (8 in) in height. It is best propagated from seed, which can be sown in a well-draining soil mix. It prefers a sunny location and needs regular watering during the summer months.

Where to Find Armeria alliacea

Armeria alliacea is native to the Canary Islands.

Armeria alliacea FAQ

What is the growth rate of Armeria alliacea?

Armeria alliacea is a fast-growing, evergreen vine.

What is the light requirement of Armeria alliacea?

Armeria alliacea prefers full sun to partial shade.

What is the soil requirement of Armeria alliacea?

Armeria alliacea prefers well-drained, fertile soil.

Species in the Armeria genus

Armeria alboi, Armeria alliacea, Armeria alpina, Armeria alpinifolia, Armeria apollinaris, Armeria arcuata, Armeria arenaria, Armeria aspromontana, Armeria atlantica, Armeria beirana, Armeria belgenciensis, Armeria berlengensis, Armeria bigerrensis, Armeria bourgaei, Armeria brutia, Armeria bubanii, Armeria caballeroi, Armeria caespitosa, Armeria canescens, Armeria cantabrica, Armeria capitella, Armeria cariensis, Armeria castellana, Armeria castroviejoi, Armeria choulettiana, Armeria ciliata, Armeria colorata, Armeria curvifolia, Armeria denticulata, Armeria duriaei, Armeria ebracteata, Armeria eriophylla, Armeria euscadiensis, Armeria fibrosa, Armeria filicaulis, Armeria fontqueri, Armeria gaditiana, Armeria genesiana, Armeria girardii, Armeria godayana, Armeria hirta, Armeria hispalensis, Armeria humilis, Armeria icarica, Armeria johnsenii, Armeria juniperifolia, Armeria langei, Armeria leonis, Armeria leucocephala, Armeria linkiana,

Species in the Plumbaginaceae family

Acantholimon ekimii, Acantholimon mobayenii, Acantholimon multiflorum, Acantholimon acanthobryum, Acantholimon acerosum, Acantholimon acmostegium, Acantholimon afanassievii, Acantholimon agropyroideum, Acantholimon ahangarensis, Acantholimon alaicum, Acantholimon alatavicum, Acantholimon alavae, Acantholimon albertii, Acantholimon albocalycinum, Acantholimon alexandri, Acantholimon alexeenkoanum, Acantholimon amoenum, Acantholimon anisophyllum, Acantholimon annae, Acantholimon antilibanoticum, Acantholimon anzobicum, Acantholimon araxanum, Acantholimon argyrostachyum, Acantholimon aristulatum, Acantholimon armenum, Acantholimon artosense, Acantholimon arundoscapum, Acantholimon aspadanum, Acantholimon asphodelinum, Acantholimon astragalinum, Acantholimon atrofuscum, Acantholimon atropatanum, Acantholimon auganum, Acantholimon aulieatense, Acantholimon austroiranicum, Acantholimon avanosicum, Acantholimon avenaceum, Acantholimon azizae, Acantholimon bakhtiaricum, Acantholimon balchanicum, Acantholimon bashkaleicum, Acantholimon birandii, Acantholimon blakelockii, Acantholimon blandum, Acantholimon bodeanum, Acantholimon bonesseae, Acantholimon borodinii, Acantholimon brachyphyllum, Acantholimon brachystachyum, Acantholimon bracteatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2652187: Based on the initial data import
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Johann Centurius Hoffmannsegg (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoffmanns.' in the authors string.
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.