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Common Names
- Spergularia Hanoverensis
- Hanoverensis Spergularia
- Spergularia
Description
Spergularia hanoverensis (also called Hanover Sandspurry, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a single flower head with white flowers. It grows in sandy soils, grasslands, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Spergularia hanoverensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Spergularia hanoverensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spergularia hanoverensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Spergularia hanoverensis
Spergularia hanoverensis is native to Europe and can be found in the coastal regions of the continent.
Spergularia hanoverensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spergularia hanoverensis?
Spergularia hanoverensis
What is the common name of Spergularia hanoverensis?
Spergularia hanoverensis
What is the natural habitat of Spergularia hanoverensis?
Spergularia hanoverensis is found in moist meadows, open woods, and along streams in western North America.
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,