Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
glanduligera
ID:
546589

Status:
valid

Authors:
Edgew.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 240 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545921

Common Names

  • Glandular Sandwort
  • Glandular Chickweed
  • Glandular Starwort

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Synonyms

  • Dichodon glanduligerum (Edgew.) Ikonn. [unknown]

Description

Arenaria glanduligera (also called Glandular Sandwort, among many other common names) is a small, mat-forming perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, linear leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in sandy soils and is found in coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Arenaria glanduligera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is drought tolerant and can be used in rock gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arenaria glanduligera is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arenaria glanduligera is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers moist soils and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Arenaria glanduligera

Arenaria glanduligera is found in dry, rocky habitats in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Arenaria glanduligera FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Arenaria glanduligera?

Arenaria glanduligera prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

What is the typical size of Arenaria glanduligera?

Arenaria glanduligera typically grows to a height of 6-12 inches.

What type of soil does Arenaria glanduligera prefer?

Arenaria glanduligera prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

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,

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