Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vicioso & Beltrán) Pau ex Rivas Mart.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Bot. Cavanilles 21: 249 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548737
Common Names
- Armeria bigerrensis
- Bigerrensis Thrift
- Bigerrensis Sea-pink
Synonyms
- Armeria caespitosa bigerrensis Vicioso & Beltrán [unknown]
- Armeria splendens bigerrensis (C.Vicioso & Beltrán) P.Silva [unknown]
Description
Armeria bigerrensis (also called Bigerren 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 bigerrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make baskets and mats.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Armeria bigerrensis sub. losae (Bernis) Rivas Mart., T.E.Díaz, Fern.Prieto, Loidi & Penas
Armeria bigerrensis sub. microcephala (Willk.) Nieto Fel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Armeria bigerrensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Armeria bigerrensis 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 bigerrensis
Armeria bigerrensis is native to Portugal and Spain. It can be found in the Atlantic coastal regions of both countries.
Armeria bigerrensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Armeria bigerrensis?
Armeria bigerrensis
What is the family of Armeria bigerrensis?
Plumbaginaceae
What is the common name of Armeria bigerrensis?
Bigerrens thrift
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,