Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
549983

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 12: 676 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549315



Common Names

  • Welwitschii Armeria
  • Welwitsch's Armeria
  • Welwitsch's Thrift


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Synonyms

  • Armeria cinerea Welw. ex Boiss. & Reut. [unknown]
  • Armeria littoralis Boiss. [unknown]
  • Armeria platyphylla (Daveau) Franco [unknown]
  • Armeria welwitschii cinerea (Boiss. & Welw.) Govaerts [unknown]
  • Armeria welwitschii diversifolia Franco [unknown]
  • Armeria welwitschii longibracteata Daveau [unknown]
  • Armeria welwitschii platyphylla Daveau [unknown]
  • Armeria welwitschii stenophylla Daveau [unknown]

Description

Armeria welwitschii (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 welwitschii 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

Armeria welwitschii has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Armeria welwitschii 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 welwitschii

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

Armeria welwitschii FAQ

What are the common names of Armeria welwitschii?

Common names of Armeria welwitschii include Welwitsch's thrift and sea pink.

What is the climate range of Armeria welwitschii?

Armeria welwitschii is found in climates ranging from temperate to subarctic.

What is the growth habit of Armeria welwitschii?

Armeria welwitschii is a low-growing perennial with a clumping habit.

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