Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
439208

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fenzl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Vers. Darstell. Alsin. : 57 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438540



Common Names

  • Sagina Glabra
  • Smooth Pearlwort
  • Mossy Pearlwort


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Synonyms

  • Sagina repens Burnat ex Gremli [unknown]
  • Spergella glabra Rchb. [unknown]
  • Spergula repens Zumagl. [unknown]
  • Spergula glabra Willd. [unknown]

Description

Sagina glabra (also called smooth pearlwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, white flowers and small, linear leaves. It grows in moist, sandy habitats, such as beaches and salt marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Sagina glabra is an ornamental plant that is often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat respiratory conditions, as well as to reduce inflammation and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sagina glabra is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sagina glabra is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is often used as a ground cover. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought, but will need regular watering during the summer months. It can be propagated by division in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Sagina glabra

Sagina glabra is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows and grasslands.

Sagina glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sagina glabra?

Sagina glabra

What is the common name of Sagina glabra?

Smooth Pearlwort

What is the natural habitat of Sagina glabra?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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