Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
morisonii
ID:
440707

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boreau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Recueil Mens. 2: 424 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440039



Common Names

  • Spergula morisonii
  • Morisonii Spergula
  • Spergula


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Synonyms

  • Spergula vernalis Willd. [unknown]

Description

Spergula morisonii (also called 'Morison's Sand Spurrey' and 'Morison's 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 morisonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.

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 morisonii 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 morisonii

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

Spergula morisonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spergula morisonii?

Spergula morisonii

What is the common name of Spergula morisonii?

Morison's Spurrey

What type of plant is Spergula morisonii?

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,

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