Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
eriophylla
ID:
549529

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. 2: 145 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548861

Common Names

  • Armeria eriophylla
  • Woolly Thrift
  • Woolly Sea Pink

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Description

Armeria eriophylla (also called Eriophyllous Armeria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a stem that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, open woodlands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Armeria eriophylla 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Armeria eriophylla has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Armeria eriophylla is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It has small, narrow, grass-like leaves and produces small, pink, daisy-like flowers in the spring. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Armeria eriophylla

Armeria eriophylla is native to the Mediterranean region.

Armeria eriophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Armeria eriophylla?

Armeria eriophylla

What type of plant is Armeria eriophylla?

Armeria eriophylla is a perennial herb.

Where is Armeria eriophylla native to?

Armeria eriophylla is native to Spain.

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,

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