Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
arenaria
ID:
96230

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss. & Durieu

Source:
gcc

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 2: 253 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095559

Common Names

  • Catananche arenaria
  • Sand Cupid's Dart
  • Sand Catananche

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Synonyms

  • Catananche arenaria arenaria [unknown]
  • Catananche arenaria dimorpha Dobignard [unknown]
  • Catananche arenaria aurea Maire [unknown]
  • Catananche arenaria atricha Murb. [unknown]

Description

Catananche arenaria (also called Sand Catananche, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem with spiny, lobed leaves. It grows in open fields, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Catananche arenaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Catananche arenaria flower is a small, yellow flower with a long stem. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catananche arenaria is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to Europe and North Africa. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Catananche arenaria

Catananche arenaria is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Catananche arenaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catananche arenaria?

Catananche arenaria

What is the common name of Catananche arenaria?

Sand Cupid's Dart

What is the family of Catananche arenaria?

Asteraceae

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-51740: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Michel Charles Durieu de Maisonneuve (1796-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Durieu' in the authors string.