Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
mauritanica
ID:
549763

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wallr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Bot. 2: 217 1844

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549095



Common Names

  • Mauritanian Thrift
  • Mauritanian Sea Pink
  • Mauritanian Sea Thrift


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Synonyms

  • Armeria alliacea Webb ex Ball [unknown]
  • Armeria baetica africana Boiss. [unknown]
  • Armeria cephalotes Hook. [unknown]
  • Armeria formosa Heynh. [unknown]

Description

Armeria mauritanica (also called Mauritian 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 mauritanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is a popular choice for rock gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Armeria mauritanica is a pinkish-white, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Armeria mauritanica is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers dry, well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Armeria mauritanica

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

Armeria mauritanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Armeria mauritanica?

Armeria mauritanica

What is the common name of Armeria mauritanica?

Mauritanian Thrift

What type of plant is Armeria mauritanica?

Perennial

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-2652622: Based on the initial data import
Karl Friedrich Wilhelm Wallroth (1792-1857): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wallr.' in the authors string.