Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
caespitosa
ID:
549424

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 12: 679 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548756

Common Names

  • Armeria caespitosa
  • Tufted Thrift
  • Caespitosa Sea-pink

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Description

Armeria caespitosa (also called Tufted Thrift, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with small, pink flowers and grass-like leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, and is found in coastal habitats, such as beaches, dunes, and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Armeria caespitosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Armeria caespitosa is a small, white or pink flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, slender plant with a single, unbranched stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Armeria caespitosa is a perennial plant native to South America. It is a low-growing grass-like plant that grows in clumps and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring and covered lightly with soil. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Armeria caespitosa

Armeria caespitosa is native to Portugal and Spain. It can be found in the Atlantic coastal regions of both countries.

Armeria caespitosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Armeria caespitosa?

Armeria caespitosa

What is the family of Armeria caespitosa?

Plumbaginaceae

What is the common name of Armeria caespitosa?

Tufted thrift

Species in the Armeria genus

Armeria alboi, Armeria alliacea, Armeria alpina, Armeria alpinifolia, Armeria apollinaris, Armeria arcuata, Armeria arenaria, Armeria aspromontana, Armeria atlantica, Armeria beirana, Armeria belgenciensis, Armeria berlengensis, Armeria bigerrensis, Armeria bourgaei, Armeria brutia, Armeria bubanii, Armeria caballeroi, Armeria caespitosa, Armeria canescens, Armeria cantabrica, Armeria capitella, Armeria cariensis, Armeria castellana, Armeria castroviejoi, Armeria choulettiana, Armeria ciliata, Armeria colorata, Armeria curvifolia, Armeria denticulata, Armeria duriaei, Armeria ebracteata, Armeria eriophylla, Armeria euscadiensis, Armeria fibrosa, Armeria filicaulis, Armeria fontqueri, Armeria gaditiana, Armeria genesiana, Armeria girardii, Armeria godayana, Armeria hirta, Armeria hispalensis, Armeria humilis, Armeria icarica, Armeria johnsenii, Armeria juniperifolia, Armeria langei, Armeria leonis, Armeria leucocephala, Armeria linkiana,

Species in the Plumbaginaceae family

Acantholimon ekimii, Acantholimon mobayenii, Acantholimon multiflorum, Acantholimon acanthobryum, Acantholimon acerosum, Acantholimon acmostegium, Acantholimon afanassievii, Acantholimon agropyroideum, Acantholimon ahangarensis, Acantholimon alaicum, Acantholimon alatavicum, Acantholimon alavae, Acantholimon albertii, Acantholimon albocalycinum, Acantholimon alexandri, Acantholimon alexeenkoanum, Acantholimon amoenum, Acantholimon anisophyllum, Acantholimon annae, Acantholimon antilibanoticum, Acantholimon anzobicum, Acantholimon araxanum, Acantholimon argyrostachyum, Acantholimon aristulatum, Acantholimon armenum, Acantholimon artosense, Acantholimon arundoscapum, Acantholimon aspadanum, Acantholimon asphodelinum, Acantholimon astragalinum, Acantholimon atrofuscum, Acantholimon atropatanum, Acantholimon auganum, Acantholimon aulieatense, Acantholimon austroiranicum, Acantholimon avanosicum, Acantholimon avenaceum, Acantholimon azizae, Acantholimon bakhtiaricum, Acantholimon balchanicum, Acantholimon bashkaleicum, Acantholimon birandii, Acantholimon blakelockii, Acantholimon blandum, Acantholimon bodeanum, Acantholimon bonesseae, Acantholimon borodinii, Acantholimon brachyphyllum, Acantholimon brachystachyum, Acantholimon bracteatum,

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