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Common Names
- Rupestris Spergularia
- Rupestris Spergularia
- Rupestris Spergularia
Description
Spergularia rupestris (also called Rock Sand-spurrey, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The flowers are white and have five petals. It grows in rocky, open areas, such as cliffs and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Spergularia rupestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Spergularia rupestris is a small white or pinkish star-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small black seed. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spergularia rupestris is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It is best to water it regularly, especially during dry periods. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer.
Where to Find Spergularia rupestris
Spergularia rupestris is native to South America and can be found in the Andes mountains of Peru and Bolivia.
Spergularia rupestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spergularia rupestris?
Spergularia rupestris
Where is Spergularia rupestris found?
Spergularia rupestris is found in the Mediterranean region.
What type of habitat does Spergularia rupestris prefer?
Spergularia rupestris prefers dry, rocky habitats.
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,