Spergularia spruceana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spruceana
ID:
1293062
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Rossbach
Source:
tro
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 42: 180 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292400
Common Names
- Spergularia spruceana
- Spruce's Sandwort
- Spruce's Pearlwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Spergularia spruceana (also called Spruce's spergularia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Spergularia spruceana is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is used in gardens as an ornamental plant and for its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Spergularia spruceana has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Spergularia spruceana is an annual that can be propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist and warm. The seeds should germinate in a few weeks.
Where to Find Spergularia spruceana
Spergularia spruceana can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Spergularia spruceana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spergularia spruceana?
Spergularia spruceana
What type of plant is Spergularia spruceana?
It is an annual herb
Where is Spergularia spruceana native to?
It is native to the southwestern United States
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-6303590: Based on the initial data import
Ruth Peabody Rossbach (b.1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Rossbach' in the authors string.