Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
suffruticosa
ID:
509080

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fior & P.O.Karis

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Cladistics 23: 371 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508412

Common Names

  • Arenaria suffruticosa
  • Suffruticosa Arenaria
  • Arenaria

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Description

Arenaria suffruticosa (also called Shrubby Sandwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in sandy soils, usually in dry habitats such as dunes, hillsides, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Arenaria suffruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arenaria suffruticosa is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arenaria suffruticosa is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Pruning should be done after flowering to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Arenaria suffruticosa

Aspalathus theresae is found in the Mediterranean region.

Arenaria suffruticosa FAQ

What is the common name of Arenaria suffruticosa?

Suffruticose Arenaria

What is the scientific name of Arenaria suffruticosa?

Arenaria suffruticosa

What is the natural habitat of Arenaria suffruticosa?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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-2606235: Based on the initial data import
Per Ola Karis (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O.Karis' in the authors string.
Simone Fior (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fior' in the authors string.