Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
langei
ID:
549613

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. ex Lange

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1861: 59 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548945

Common Names

  • Lange's Thrift
  • Lange's Sea Pink
  • Lange's Sea Thrift

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Synonyms

  • Armeria eriophylla marizii Daveau [unknown]

Description

Armeria langei (also called Lange's Thrift, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Plumbaginaceae family. It is native to the Canary Islands and is found in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Armeria langei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Armeria langei sub. deveaui (Cout.) P.Silva

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Armeria langei 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 langei 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 langei

Armeria langei is native to the Mediterranean region.

Armeria langei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Armeria langei?

Armeria langei

What is the common name of Armeria langei?

Lange's thrift

What is the natural habitat of Armeria langei?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

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-2652473: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Johan Lange (1818-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lange' in the authors string.