Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
transmontana
ID:
549931

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Samp.) LawrenceapudPinto da Silva & Sobr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Agron. Lusit. 12: 303 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549263

Common Names

  • Transmontana Armeria
  • Transmontane Armeria
  • Transmontane Thrift

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Synonyms

  • Armeria carpetana H.Villar [unknown]
  • Armeria duriensis Franco [unknown]
  • Armeria duriensis monticola Franco [unknown]

Description

Armeria transmontana (also called Thrift, Sea Pink, and Sea Thrift, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant with grass-like leaves and small, pink flowers. It typically grows in sandy soils, coastal dunes, and rocky cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Armeria transmontana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Armeria transmontana is pink, with a yellow center, and grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Armeria transmontana 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 transmontana

Armeria transmontana can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Armeria transmontana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Armeria transmontana?

Armeria transmontana

What is the common name of Armeria transmontana?

Transmontane thrift

What type of plant is Armeria transmontana?

A perennial flowering plant

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-2652782: Based on the initial data import
Gonçalo Sampaio (1865-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Samp.' in the authors string.
Luis Sobrinho (1907-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sobr.' in the authors string.