Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
zhongdianensis
ID:
547559

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Y.Wu

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
et in Fl. Yunnan. 6: 835 (1995). 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546891

Common Names

  • Zhongdian Sandwort
  • Zhongdian Arenaria
  • Zhongdian Starwort

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Description

Arenaria zhongdianensis (also called Zhongdian Sandwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to China. It has small, white flowers and grows in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Arenaria zhongdianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control in areas with high water levels.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arenaria zhongdianensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arenaria zhongdianensis is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to rocky sites in the Himalayas. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Arenaria zhongdianensis

Arenaria zhongdianensis can be found in the mountains of western China.

Arenaria zhongdianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arenaria zhongdianensis?

Arenaria zhongdianensis

What is the common name of Arenaria zhongdianensis?

Zhongdian sandwort

What is the habitat of Arenaria zhongdianensis?

It is found in dry, sandy or gravelly soils in open areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides

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-2650366: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.