Arenaria sabulinea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sabulinea
ID:
547265
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Abbild. Thiere Pfl. Syr. : s.p. (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546597
Common Names
- Sandy Sandwort
- Arenaria sabulinea
- Sabulinea Arenaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arenaria sabulinea (also called Sandy Sandwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in sandy, alpine habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Arenaria sabulinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat cardiovascular issues, such as high blood pressure and heart disease.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Arenaria sabulinea flower is small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, wiry stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arenaria sabulinea is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is easy to cultivate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed in autumn.
Where to Find Arenaria sabulinea
Arenaria sabulinea can be found in sandy soils in the Mediterranean region.
Arenaria sabulinea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arenaria sabulinea?
Arenaria sabulinea
What is the family of Arenaria sabulinea?
Caryophyllaceae
Where is Arenaria sabulinea found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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-2650089: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.