Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
549946

Status:
valid

Authors:
Girard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 2: 323 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549278



Common Names

  • Villosa Armeria
  • Hairy Armeria
  • Hairy Thrift


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Synonyms

  • Armeria allioides Willk. ex Willk. & Lange [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Armeria villosa sub. bernisii Nieto Fel.
Armeria villosa sub. carratracensis (Bernis) Nieto Fel.
Armeria villosa sub. longiaristata (Boiss. & Reut.) Nieto Fel.
Armeria villosa sub. provillosa (Bernis) Nieto Fel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Armeria villosa is white, 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 villosa is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing plant with small, star-shaped flowers that bloom in shades of pink, purple, and white. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to flower.

Where to Find Armeria villosa

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

Armeria villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Armeria villosa?

Armeria villosa

What is the common name of Armeria villosa?

Hairy thrift

What type of plant is Armeria villosa?

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,

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