Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
fragillima
ID:
546562

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 47: 49 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545894

Common Names

  • Fragile Sandwort
  • Fragile Chickweed
  • Fragile Starwort

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Description

Arenaria fragillima (also called Fragile Sandwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey. It grows in rocky, sandy soils and is often found in dry, sunny places.

Uses & Benefits

Arenaria fragillima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is drought tolerant and can be used in rock gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arenaria fragillima is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arenaria fragillima is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to Europe and North Africa. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Arenaria fragillima

Arenaria fragillima is found in dry, rocky habitats in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Arenaria fragillima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria fragillima?

Arenaria fragillima

What type of plant is Arenaria fragillima?

It is a flowering plant.

Where is Arenaria fragillima found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region.

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,

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