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King's plateau sandwort

Scientific Name: Arenaria kingii ssp. plateauensis

Family: Caryophyllaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

King's Plateau Sandwort

The King's Plateau Sandwort, scientifically known as Arenaria kingii subsp. plateauensis, is a captivating plant with a rich history and intriguing distribution.

Synonyms and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Arenaria kingii subsp. plateauensis (Maguire) M.E. Jones
  • Common Name: King's Plateau Sandwort
  • Other Common Names: King's Sandwort, King's Compact Sandwort, King's Rosy Sandwort
  • Synonyms:
    • Arenaria kingii (S. Watson) M.E. Jones var. plateauensis (Maguire) Reveal
    • Arenaria kingii ssp. rosea Maguire (not accepted)
    • Arenaria kingii var. plateauensis (Maguire) Reveal (not accepted)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Family: Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family or Carnation Family)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Accepted Name: Eremogone kingii var. glabrescens (Note: The text suggests taxonomic revisions may be ongoing.)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Primarily found on plateaus.
  • Specifically mentioned locations include:
    • Kaibab Plateau, west of USFS 257, ridge east of Orderville Canyon, approximately 2 miles north of US.
    • Dana Plateau, Mono County, California (high plateau on the northeast side of Mount Dana).
    • Utah High Plateaus ecoregion.
    • King's Plateau in the Fedimian Territory (likely a reference within a game context).
    • Western Allegheny Plateau (Ohio).

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Growth Type: Subshrub, Forb/herb
  • Life Cycle: Perennial

Quirky Facts

  • The species name is related to a level in the video game Tree of Savior, called King's Plateau.
  • The species is also associated with a location named Dana Plateau, Mono County, California

Cultivation

  • Fertilization is recommended in the spring, using a slow-release granular fertilizer for perennial plants or a specific fertilizer for flowering plants every 20-25 days through irrigation water.

Further Information

  • British Database of World Flora and Fauna: Provides taxonomic information.
  • portail-jardin.com: Offers information on Arenaria kingii ssp. plateauensis.
  • Plants Database (Natives Caryophyllaceae).