Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
castellana
ID:
549471

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Reut. ex Leresche

Source:
cmp

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Deux Excurs. Bot. 188 1881

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548803

Common Names

  • Castellana Thrift
  • Castellana Sea Pink
  • Castellana Sea Thrift

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Synonyms

  • Armeria plantaginea castellana (Boiss. & Reut. ex Leresche) Nyman [unknown]

Description

Armeria castellana (also called Castellana Thrift, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with small, pink flowers and grass-like leaves. It is native to Spain, and is found in rocky habitats, such as cliffs and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Armeria castellana 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 castellana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet, and the seedlings are small and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Armeria castellana 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 castellana

Armeria castellana is native to Spain and Portugal. It can be found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Armeria castellana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Armeria castellana?

Armeria castellana

What is the family of Armeria castellana?

Plumbaginaceae

What is the common name of Armeria castellana?

Castellana 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2652339: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.
Louis François Jules Rodolphe Leresche (1808-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leresche' in the authors string.