Status:
valid
Authors:
Pau
Source:
cmp
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Mem. Mus. Ci. Nat. Barcelona, Ser. Bot. 1(1): 66 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548826
Common Names
- Armeria colorata
- Colored Thrift
- Colored Sea Pink
Description
Armeria colorata (also called Coloured 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 colorata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Armeria colorata has white or pink flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with narrow, grass-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Armeria colorata 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 colorata
Armeria colorata is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Armeria colorata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Armeria colorata?
Armeria colorata
What is the family of Armeria colorata?
Plumbaginaceae
What is the common name of Armeria colorata?
Colored 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,