Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
fallax
ID:
440680

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.H.L.Krause

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Deutschl. Fl. Abbild. , ed. 2, 5: 19 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440012



Common Names

  • Spergula fallax
  • Fallax Spergula
  • Spergula


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Synonyms

  • Lepigonum fallax (Lowe) Lowe [unknown]
  • Spergularia fallax Lowe [unknown]
  • Spergula flaccida Asch. [unknown]
  • Arenaria flaccida Roxb. [unknown]
  • Spergula flaccida purpurascens Maire & Sauvage [unknown]
  • Spergula pentandra intermedia Boiss. [unknown]
  • Spergularia flaccida (Madden) I.M.Turner [unknown]

Description

Spergula fallax (also called 'False Sand Spurrey' and 'False Sand Spurrey', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is found in the Mediterranean region. It is an annual plant that grows in rocky and sandy areas, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Spergula fallax has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its drought tolerance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White or yellow, with five petals, and a yellow center. Seed: Small, black, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spergula fallax is an evergreen perennial that grows in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Spergula fallax

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

Spergula fallax FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spergula fallax?

Spergula fallax

What is the common name of Spergula fallax?

False Spurrey

What type of plant is Spergula fallax?

Annual herb

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