Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
girardii
ID:
549561

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bernis) Litard.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Corse 3(2): 4 1955

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548893



Common Names

  • Armeria girardii
  • Girard's Thrift
  • Girard's Sea Pink


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Description

Armeria girardii (also called Girard's Thrift, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Plumbaginaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky habitats, usually near the coast. It is a low-growing perennial with grass-like leaves and pink or white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Armeria girardii 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 girardii 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 girardii 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 girardii

Armeria girardii is native to the Mediterranean region.

Armeria girardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Armeria girardii?

Armeria girardii

What is the family of Armeria girardii?

Plumbaginaceae

What is the habitat of Armeria girardii?

It is found in grasslands and open woodlands

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-2652424: Based on the initial data import
René Verriet de Litardière (1888-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Litard.' in the authors string.
Francisco Bernis Madrazo (1916-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bernis' in the authors string.