Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Wu ex L.H.Zhou
Source:
cmp
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Acta Biol. Plateau Sin. 6: 29 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546175
Common Names
- Long-Petiole Sandwort
- Long-Petiole Arenaria
- Long-Petiole Starwort
Description
Arenaria longipetiolata (also called Long-petioled 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 longipetiolata 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 longipetiolata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arenaria longipetiolata 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 longipetiolata
Arenaria longipetiolata can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Arenaria longipetiolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arenaria longipetiolata?
Arenaria longipetiolata
What is the common name of Arenaria longipetiolata?
Long-petioled Sandwort
What type of plant is Arenaria longipetiolata?
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,