Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoffmanns. & Link
Source:
cmp
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Fl. Portug. 1: 437 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549140
Common Names
- Pine-Leaved Thrift
- Pine-Leaved Sea Pink
- Pine-Leaved Sea Thrift
Synonyms
- Armeria baetica stenophylla Boiss. [unknown]
- Armeria cephalotus Boiss. [unknown]
- Armeria lusitanica Link ex Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Armeria pinifolia (also called Pineleaf Thrift, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow, needle-like leaves and produces small, pink flowers. It is found in rocky areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Armeria pinifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Armeria pinifolia 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Armeria pinifolia is a perennial plant that is propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be replanted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Armeria pinifolia
Armeria pinifolia is native to Portugal and Spain. It can be found in the Atlantic coastal regions of both countries.
Armeria pinifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Armeria pinifolia?
Armeria pinifolia
What is the common name of Armeria pinifolia?
Pine-leaved Thrift
What type of plant is Armeria pinifolia?
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,