Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
cerviana
ID:
1292427

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
tro

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 1: 426 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291765

Common Names

  • Cervian Spurrey
  • Cervian Spurry
  • Cervian Spergularia

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Description

Spergularia cerviana (also called deer's-tongue sand-spurrey, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in sandy and stony soils in coastal areas. It has an erect stem, and its leaves are linear, with a pointed tip. Its flowers are small and white, and its fruits are small capsules.

Uses & Benefits

Spergularia cerviana is used as a food source for livestock and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Spergularia cerviana are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spergularia cerviana is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Spergularia cerviana

Spergularia cerviana can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Species in the Spergularia genus

Spergularia bocconei, Spergularia purpurea, Spergularia macrotheca, Spergularia nicaeensis, Spergularia macrorrhiza, Spergularia stenocarpa, Spergularia tangerina, Spergularia rubra, Spergularia segetalis, Spergularia rupicola, Spergularia capillacea, Spergularia arbuscula, Spergularia australis, Spergularia azorica, Spergularia fimbriata, Spergularia echinosperma, Spergularia depauperata, Spergularia diandra, Spergularia media, Spergularia marina, Spergularia heldreichii, Spergularia lycia, Spergularia sparsiflora, Spergularia bracteata, Spergularia confertiflora, Spergularia andina, Spergularia atrosperma, Spergularia collina, Spergularia congestifolia, Spergularia cremnophila, Spergularia floribunda, Spergularia grandis, Spergularia platensis, Spergularia rupestris, Spergularia squarrosa, Spergularia villosa, Spergularia canadensis, Spergularia hanoverensis, Spergularia aberrans, Spergularia cerviana, Spergularia denticulata, Spergularia fasiculata, Spergularia massafuerana, Spergularia pissisii, Spergularia pycnantha, Spergularia pazensis, Spergularia microsperma, Spergularia sperguloides, Spergularia ramosa, Spergularia spruceana,

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-6301640: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.