Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
longipedunculata
ID:
546841

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hultén

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 119: 313 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546173

Common Names

  • Long-Peduncle Sandwort
  • Long-Peduncle Arenaria
  • Long-Peduncle Starwort

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Description

Arenaria longipedunculata (also called Long-peduncled 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 longipedunculata 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arenaria longipedunculata 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 longipedunculata 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 longipedunculata

Arenaria longipedunculata can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Arenaria longipedunculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria longipedunculata?

Arenaria longipedunculata

What is the common name of Arenaria longipedunculata?

Long-stalked Sandwort

What type of plant is Arenaria longipedunculata?

A perennial herb

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-2649691: Based on the initial data import
Eric Hultén (1894-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hultén' in the authors string.