Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
fimbriata
ID:
437127

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Reut.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 1: 94 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436459

Common Names

  • Spergularia fimbriata
  • Fimbriata Spergularia
  • Fringed Sand-spurrey

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Synonyms

  • Alsine fimbriata Pau [unknown]
  • Arenaria fimbriata Salzm. ex Kindb. [unknown]

Description

Spergularia fimbriata (also called Fringed Spurrey, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has thin, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Spergularia fimbriata is used as an ornamental plant, in rock gardens, and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spergularia fimbriata has small, star-shaped, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spergularia fimbriata is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to Europe and North Africa. It is typically found in sandy soils, on coastal dunes, and in other dry, sunny habitats. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division in spring.

Where to Find Spergularia fimbriata

Spergularia fimbriata is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal dunes.

Spergularia fimbriata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spergularia fimbriata?

Spergularia fimbriata

What are the common names of Spergularia fimbriata?

Fringed sandspurry, Fringed sand-spurrey

What is the growth habit of Spergularia fimbriata?

It is an annual herb with a prostrate growth habit.

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 kew-2482133: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.