Zweibltiges sandkraut (Arenaria biflora, Mant. Pl. 1: 71 (1767))

Family: Caryophyllaceae

Author: L.

Bibliography: Mant. Pl. 1: 71 (1767)

Year: 1767

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Arenaria

Vegetable: Unknown

Observations: European Mts.

Description

Zweibltiges sandkraut, scientifically recognized as Arenaria biflora, is a delicate and charming member of the Caryophyllaceae family. This species can be traced back through botanical history to its first official description in 1767 by the renowned classifier L. Its native habitat is predominantly within the mountainous regions of Europe, illustrating its preference for the high-altitude environment.

The plant is a resilient example of alpine flora, showcasing its adaptability to harsh mountainous climates where other species may struggle to thrive. It typically exhibits a compact and low-growing form, which is an advantageous adaptation to the windy and cold conditions often found in such altitudes.

Of botanical interest due to its evolutionary characteristics, Arenaria biflora is particularly noted for its bifloral nature, as its name suggests, often bearing flowers in pairs. These flowers are small yet attractive, usually displaying a subtle white color that contrasts beautifully against the rugged backdrop of its gravelly mountain habitat.

Botanists and plant enthusiasts alike value Zweibltiges sandkraut not only for its delicate beauty but also for its hardened resilience and the role it plays in the biodiversity of European mountain ecosystems. Its presence is a testament to the intricate and adaptive strategies plants employ to survive and flourish in some of the Earth’s most challenging environments.

In conclusion, Arenaria biflora, or Zweibltiges sandkraut, represents a fascinating intersection of aesthetic appeal and ecological toughness, making it a noteworthy subject of study and admiration within the plant kingdom.

Common Names

Deu: zweiblütiges sandkraut
Swe: mattnarv
En: Zweibltiges Sandkraut, Two-flowered Sandwort
Ca: Arenària biflora
Fi: Alppiarho
Fr: Sabline à deux fleurs, Sabline biflore
De: Zweiblütiges Sandkraut
It: Arenaria biflora
Sv: Mattnarv

Synonyms

• Alsinanthus biflorus ((L.) Desv.)
• Arenaria biflora var. apetala ((Vill.) St.-Lag.)
• Alsinanthe biflora (Rchb.)
• Arenaria apetala (Vill.)

Distribution

• Albania (native)
• Austria (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• France (native)
• Italy (native)
• Spain (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken Jul 8, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 8, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 8, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 11, 2022 by Carolyn Corporaal (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 17, 2020 by Paul Vonasek (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken Jul 8, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 8, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken Jul 8, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 8, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 8, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 8, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 12, 2021 by Sergio costantini (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Taken Jul 31, 2020 by xavier font (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 4, 2022 by Vladimír Valach (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 5, 2021 by Nils Anthelme (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 12, 2021 by Sergio costantini (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jan 17, 2022 by witt1 (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)

Taken Aug 15, 2013 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Aug 15, 2013 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/7267924)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:151005-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Arenaria biflora L.)

Specifications

Growth