Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
ciliata
ID:
549491

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lange) Nieto Fel.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Ruizia 2: 71 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548823

Common Names

  • Ciliate Thrift
  • Ciliate Sea Pink
  • Ciliate Sea Thrift

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Synonyms

  • Armeria duriaei ciliata Lange [unknown]

Description

Armeria ciliata (also called Fringed 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 ciliata 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 ciliata 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 ciliata is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Armeria ciliata

Armeria ciliata is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Armeria ciliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Armeria ciliata?

Armeria ciliata

What is the family of Armeria ciliata?

Plumbaginaceae

What is the common name of Armeria ciliata?

Ciliate 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-2652359: Based on the initial data import
Johan Lange (1818-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lange' in the authors string.
Gonzalo Nieto Feliner (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nieto Fel.' in the authors string.