Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
cariensis
ID:
549466

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 12: 677 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548798

Common Names

  • Cariense Thrift
  • Cariense Sea Pink
  • Cariense Sea Thrift

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Synonyms

  • Armeria alliacea Griseb. [unknown]
  • Armeria alpina Friv. ex Griseb. [unknown]
  • Armeria thessala Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Armeria cariensis (also called Carian Thrift, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with small, pink flowers and grass-like leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in coastal habitats, such as beaches, dunes, and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Armeria cariensis var. rumelica (Boiss.) Boiss.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Armeria cariensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet, and the seedlings are small and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Armeria cariensis 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 cariensis

Armeria cariensis is native to the Canary Islands. It can be found in rocky areas and on coastal cliffs.

Armeria cariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Armeria cariensis?

Armeria cariensis

What is the family of Armeria cariensis?

Plumbaginaceae

What is the common name of Armeria cariensis?

Cariens 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