Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
merinoi
ID:
549776

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bernis) Nieto Fel. & Silva Pando

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 44: 328 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549108

Common Names

  • Merino's Thrift
  • Merino's Sea Pink
  • Merino's Sea Thrift

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Synonyms

  • Armeria maritima merinoi Bernis [unknown]

Description

Armeria merinoi (also called Merino's 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 merinoi 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

The flower of Armeria merinoi is a pinkish-white, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Armeria merinoi is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers dry, well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Armeria merinoi

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

Armeria merinoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Armeria merinoi?

Armeria merinoi

What is the common name of Armeria merinoi?

Merino's Thrift

What type of plant is Armeria merinoi?

Perennial

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-2652637: Based on the initial data import
Gonzalo Nieto Feliner (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nieto Fel.' in the authors string.
Francisco Javier Silva Pando (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Silva Pando' in the authors string.
Francisco Bernis Madrazo (1916-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bernis' in the authors string.