Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
arvensis
ID:
440548

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 440 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439880



Common Names

  • Spergula arvensis
  • Corn Spurrey
  • Field Spurrey


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Synonyms

  • Spergula vulgaris Boenn. [unknown]
  • Spergula sativa Boenn. [unknown]
  • Spergula maxima Weihe [unknown]
  • Spergula linicola Boreau [unknown]
  • Spergula arvensis maxima (Weihe ex Boenn.) Rohrb. [unknown]
  • Alsine arvensis Crantz [unknown]
  • Arenaria arvensis Wallr. [unknown]
  • Spergula arvensis arvensis [unknown]
  • Spergula arvensis sativa (Boenn.) Čelak. [unknown]
  • Spergula maxima Weihe ex Boenn. [unknown]
  • Spergula arvensis sativa (Boenn.) Rohrb. [unknown]
  • Spergula arvensis arvensis [unknown]
  • Spergula arvensis maxima (Weihe ex Boenn.) O.Schwartz [unknown]
  • Spergula arvensis vulgaris O.Schwartz [unknown]
  • Spergula sativa linicola O.Schwartz [unknown]
  • Spergularia arvensis Cambess. [unknown]

Description

Spergula arvensis (also called Corn Spurrey, among many other common names) is an annual plant with white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to Europe and temperate Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Spergula arvensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, wounds, and rheumatism.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Spergula arvensis sub. chieusseana (Pomel) Briq.
Spergula arvensis sub. gracilis (E.Petit) Briq.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spergula arvensis has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spergula arvensis is a small, annual plant that grows in temperate climates. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered spot.

Where to Find Spergula arvensis

Spergula arvensis is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Spergula arvensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spergula arvensis?

Spergula arvensis

What is the common name of Spergula arvensis?

Spergula arvensis

What is the family of Spergula arvensis?

Caryophyllaceae

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,

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