Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 26 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545434
Common Names
- Arenaria Achalensis
- Achalensis Arenaria
- Achalensis-Arenaria
Description
Arenaria achalensis (also called Achal's Sandwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has small, white flowers and can be found in rocky areas, grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Arenaria achalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arenaria achalensis is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arenaria achalensis can be propagated from seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. Provide bright, indirect light and fertilize regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Arenaria achalensis
Arenaria achalensis is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Arenaria achalensis FAQ
What type of plant is Arenaria achalensis?
Arenaria achalensis is a type of flowering plant.
Where does Arenaria achalensis grow?
Arenaria achalensis grows in dry, rocky areas.
What is the scientific classification of Arenaria achalensis?
Arenaria achalensis is classified as a dicotyledon in the Caryophyllaceae family.
Species in the Arenaria genus
Arenaria funiculata,
Arenaria glochidisperma,
Arenaria piifontii,
Arenaria suffruticosa,
Arenaria achalensis,
Arenaria aggregata,
Arenaria aksayqingensis,
Arenaria alfacarensis,
Arenaria algarbiensis,
Arenaria alpamarcae,
Arenaria altorum,
Arenaria amdoensis,
Arenaria andina,
Arenaria angustifolia,
Arenaria angustifolioides,
Arenaria antitaurica,
Arenaria aphanantha,
Arenaria arcuatociliata,
Arenaria armerina,
Arenaria aucheriana,
Arenaria auricoma,
Arenaria balansae,
Arenaria balearica,
Arenaria balfouriana,
Arenaria barbata,
Arenaria baxoiensis,
Arenaria benthamii,
Arenaria bertolonii,
Arenaria bhutanica,
Arenaria biflora,
Arenaria bisulca,
Arenaria boliviana,
Arenaria bomiensis,
Arenaria bourgaei,
Arenaria brevipetala,
Arenaria bryoides,
Arenaria bryophylla,
Arenaria bungei,
Arenaria calycina,
Arenaria cambodianum,
Arenaria capillipes,
Arenaria cariensis,
Arenaria catamarcensis,
Arenaria cerastioides,
Arenaria chamdoensis,
Arenaria chiapensis,
Arenaria ciliata,
Arenaria ciliolata,
Arenaria cinerea,
Arenaria commagenae,
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum,
Acanthophyllum aculeatum,
Acanthophyllum adenophorum,
Acanthophyllum albidum,
Acanthophyllum andarabicum,
Acanthophyllum andersenii,
Acanthophyllum anisocladum,
Acanthophyllum bilobum,
Acanthophyllum bracteatum,
Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum,
Acanthophyllum caespitosum,
Acanthophyllum coloratum,
Acanthophyllum crassifolium,
Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium,
Acanthophyllum diezianum,
Acanthophyllum elatius,
Acanthophyllum fissicalyx,
Acanthophyllum glandulosum,
Acanthophyllum gracile,
Acanthophyllum grandiflorum,
Acanthophyllum kabulicum,
Acanthophyllum kandaharicum,
Acanthophyllum knorringianum,
Acanthophyllum korolkowii,
Acanthophyllum korshinskyi,
Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii,
Acanthophyllum lamondiae,
Acanthophyllum laxiflorum,
Acanthophyllum laxiusculum,
Acanthophyllum lilacinum,
Acanthophyllum longicalyx,
Acanthophyllum macrodon,
Acanthophyllum maimanense,
Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum,
Acanthophyllum mucronatum,
Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum,
Acanthophyllum pachycephalum,
Acanthophyllum pachystegium,
Acanthophyllum pleiostegium,
Acanthophyllum popovii,
Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum,
Acanthophyllum pulchrum,
Acanthophyllum pungens,
Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum,
Acanthophyllum recurvum,
Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum,
Acanthophyllum scapiflorum,
Acanthophyllum schugnanicum,
Acanthophyllum sordidum,
Acanthophyllum speciosum,