Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
lanuginosa
ID:
546768

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Michx.) Rohrb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(2): 274 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546100

Common Names

  • Woolly Sandwort
  • Woolly Chickweed
  • Woolly Starwort

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Description

Arenaria lanuginosa (also called Downy Sandwort, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It has small, white flowers and needle-like leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Arenaria lanuginosa is a great choice for rock gardens and as a ground cover. It has attractive foliage and small, star-shaped white flowers in the summer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arenaria lanuginosa var. saxosa (A.Gray) Zarucchi, R.L.Hartm. & Rabeler

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arenaria lanuginosa is small and white, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arenaria lanuginosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a light, sandy soil.

Where to Find Arenaria lanuginosa

Arenaria lanuginosa can be found in the mountains of Europe, North Africa, and West Asia.

Arenaria lanuginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria lanuginosa?

Arenaria lanuginosa

What is the common name of Arenaria lanuginosa?

Woolly Sandwort

What is the family of Arenaria lanuginosa?

Caryophyllaceae

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2649617: Based on the initial data import
André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
Paul Rohrbach (1846-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rohrb.' in the authors string.