Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
549433

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Host) Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 12: 686 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548765

Common Names

  • Grey Thrift
  • Hoary Thrift
  • Canary Thrift

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Synonyms

  • Statice canescens Host [unknown]
  • Armeria alpina lancifolia Freyn [unknown]
  • Armeria argyrocephala graeca Beck [unknown]
  • Armeria argyrocephala longifolia Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Armeria argyrocephala minor Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Armeria canescens albanica Beck [unknown]
  • Armeria canescens albiflora Novák [unknown]
  • Armeria canescens angustifolia Novák [unknown]
  • Armeria canescens brachyphylla (Boiss.) G.H.M.Lawr. [unknown]
  • Armeria canescens dalmatica (Beck) Novák [unknown]
  • Armeria canescens dasyphylla Rohlena [unknown]
  • Armeria canescens dasypoda Murb. [unknown]
  • Armeria canescens dolichophylla Novák [unknown]
  • Armeria canescens latifolia Vis. [unknown]
  • Armeria canescens latifolia (Vis.) Novák [unknown]
  • Armeria canescens leucantha (Boiss.) G.H.M.Lawr. [unknown]
  • Armeria canescens microphylla Novák [unknown]
  • Armeria canescens pantoscekii (Strobl) Novák [unknown]
  • Armeria canescens platyphylla Novák [unknown]
  • Armeria canescens pseudodalmatica Novák [unknown]
  • Armeria canescens pubiscapa Novák [unknown]
  • Armeria canescens rosea Beck ex Novak [unknown]
  • Armeria canescens submajellensis Novák [unknown]
  • Armeria dalmatica Beck [unknown]
  • Armeria denticulata Tratt. [unknown]
  • Armeria gracilis humilis Ten. [unknown]
  • Armeria majellensis brachyphylla Boiss. [unknown]
  • Armeria majellensis elatior Levier ex Arch. [unknown]
  • Armeria majellensis leucantha Boiss. [unknown]
  • Armeria majellensis stenophylla Beck [unknown]
  • Armeria petteriana C.Presl [unknown]
  • Armeria vulgaris Vis. [unknown]
  • Armeria vulgaris tenorei Fiori [unknown]

Description

Armeria canescens (also called Grey 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 canescens 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 canescens sub. nebrodensis (Guss.) P.Silva

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Armeria canescens has white flowers with three petals, and its seeds are small and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Armeria canescens is a perennial plant native to South America. It is a low-growing grass-like plant that grows in clumps and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring and covered lightly with soil. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Armeria canescens

Armeria canescens can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Armeria canescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Armeria canescens?

Armeria canescens

What is the family of Armeria canescens?

Plumbaginaceae

What is the common name of Armeria canescens?

Hoary 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2652301: Based on the initial data import
Nicolaus Thomas Host (1761-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Host' in the authors string.
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.