Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
beirana
ID:
549396

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franco

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Nova Fl. Portugal 2: 561 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548728

Common Names

  • Armeria beirana
  • Beirana Thrift
  • Beirana Sea-pink

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Synonyms

  • Armeria beirana monchiquensis (Bernis) Franco [unknown]
  • Armeria carpetana anisophylla (Bernis) Franco [unknown]
  • Armeria duriensis sublittorea (Bernis) Franco [unknown]
  • Armeria maritima anisophylla Bernis [unknown]
  • Armeria scorzonerifolia Link [unknown]

Description

Armeria beirana (also called Beiran Thrift, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with small, pink flowers and grass-like leaves. It is native to the Canary Islands, and is found in rocky habitats, such as cliffs and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Armeria beirana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Armeria beirana is a small, white or pink flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, slender plant with a single, unbranched stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Armeria beirana 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 beirana

Armeria beirana is native to Portugal and Spain. It can be found in the Atlantic coastal regions of both countries.

Armeria beirana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Armeria beirana?

Armeria beirana

What type of plant is Armeria beirana?

Armeria beirana is a perennial herb.

Where is Armeria beirana native to?

Armeria beirana is native to Spain.

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,