Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 163 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546388
Common Names
- Small-leaved Sandwort
- Arenaria Parvifolia
- Alpine Sandwort
Synonyms
- Arenaria parvifolia schiedeana Rohrb. [unknown]
- Arenaria parvifolia spathulifolia Rohrb. [unknown]
Description
Arenaria parvifolia (also called Small-leaved sandwort, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to North America and Europe. It has a fibrous root system and grows in dry, sandy habitats, such as dunes and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Arenaria parvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in rock gardens. It is also used in landscaping and as a border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Arenaria parvifolia flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a small, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arenaria parvifolia is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Arenaria parvifolia
Arenaria parvifolia can be found in wetland areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Arenaria parvifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arenaria parvifolia?
Arenaria parvifolia
What is the natural habitat of Arenaria parvifolia?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.
What are the characteristics of Arenaria parvifolia?
It is an annual plant with small, white flowers and linear leaves.
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,