Status:
valid
Authors:
Pers.
Source:
tro
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 1: 522 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291622
Common Names
- Spergula Grandis
- Grandis Spergula
- Spergula
Description
Spergula grandis (also called Large Spurrey, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a single flower head with white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Spergula grandis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Spergula grandis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spergula grandis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Spergula grandis
Spergula grandis can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is commonly found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams.
Spergula grandis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spergula grandis?
Spergula grandis
What is the common name of Spergula grandis?
Spergula grandis
What is the natural habitat of Spergula grandis?
Spergula grandis is found in dry, rocky areas in western North America.
Species in the Spergula genus
Spergula arvensis,
Spergula viscosa,
Spergula fallax,
Spergula pentandra,
Spergula morisonii,
Spergula calva,
Spergula depauperata,
Spergula maritima,
Spergula rubra,
Spergula grandis,
Spergula levis,
Spergula platensis,
Spergula ramosa,
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,