Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
villosa
ID:
1292084

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pers.) Cambess.

Source:
tro

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 2: 178 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291422

Common Names

  • Sand Spurrey
  • Sand Spurry
  • Sea Spurrey

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Description

Spergularia villosa (also called Hairy 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 sandy, coastal areas, such as beaches and dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Spergularia villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Spergularia villosa var. berteroana (Phil.) Rohrb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Spergularia villosa are small, white, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spergularia villosa 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 villosa

Spergularia villosa is native to South America and can be found in the Andes mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Spergularia villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spergularia villosa?

Spergularia villosa

Where is Spergularia villosa found?

Spergularia villosa is found in the Mediterranean region.

What type of habitat does Spergularia villosa prefer?

Spergularia villosa prefers dry, sandy soils.

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-6300801: Based on the initial data import
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Jacques Cambessèdes (1799-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cambess.' in the authors string.