Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
maderensis
ID:
549653

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lowe

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Trans. Cambridge Philos. Soc. 6: 534 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548985

Common Names

  • Madeira Thrift
  • Madeira Sea Pink
  • Madeira Sea Thrift

Searching for Armeria maderensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Armeria maritima maderensis (Loew) Bernis [unknown]
  • Armeria morisii maderensis (Lowe ex Boiss.) G.H.M.Lawr. [unknown]

Description

Armeria maderensis (also called Madeira Thrift, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Plumbaginaceae family. It is native to the Canary Islands and is found in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Armeria maderensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is a popular choice for rock gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Armeria maderensis has small, pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

Searching for Armeria maderensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Armeria maderensis is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Armeria maderensis

Armeria maderensis is native to the Canary Islands. It can be found in rocky areas and on coastal cliffs.

Armeria maderensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Armeria maderensis?

Armeria maderensis

What is the common name of Armeria maderensis?

Madeira thrift

What is the natural habitat of Armeria maderensis?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

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