Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
arenaria
ID:
549373

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schult.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 6: 771 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548705

Common Names

  • Armeria arenaria
  • Sand Thrift
  • Arenaria Sea-pink

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Synonyms

  • Statice plantaginea All. [unknown]
  • Armeria alliacea bupleuroides (Godr. & Gren.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Armeria arenaria bupleuroides (Godr. & Gren.) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]
  • Armeria bupleuroides Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
  • Armeria plantaginea Willd. [unknown]
  • Armeria plantaginea bupleuroides (Gren. & Godr.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Armeria plantaginea bupleuroides (Gren. & Godr.) G.H.M.Lawr. [unknown]

Description

Armeria arenaria (also called Sand Thrift, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with small, pink flowers and grass-like leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, and is found in coastal habitats, such as beaches, dunes, and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Armeria arenaria is an ornamental plant that is 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 arenaria sub. anomala (Bernis) Catalán ex Uribe-Ech.
Armeria arenaria sub. bilbilitana (Bernis) Nieto Fel.
Armeria arenaria sub. praecox (Jord.) Kerguélen
Armeria arenaria sub. segoviensis (Gand. ex Bernis) Nieto Fel.
Armeria arenaria sub. vestita (Willk.) Nieto Fel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Armeria arenaria 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 arenaria 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 arenaria

Armeria arenaria is native to Europe and North Africa. It can be found in the countries of France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Armeria arenaria FAQ

What is the growth rate of Armeria arenaria?

Armeria arenaria is a fast-growing, evergreen vine.

What is the light requirement of Armeria arenaria?

Armeria arenaria prefers full sun to partial shade.

What is the soil requirement of Armeria arenaria?

Armeria arenaria 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,

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