Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
platensis
ID:
1293040

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cambess.) Shinners

Source:
tro

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Spring Fl. Dallas-Fort Worth Area 409 (1958).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292378



Common Names

  • Spergula platensis
  • Plains Sandwort
  • Plains Pearlwort


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Description

Spergula platensis (also called platense spergula, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Spergula platensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is used in gardens as an ornamental plant and for its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spergula platensis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spergula platensis is an annual that can be propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist and warm. The seeds should germinate in a few weeks.

Where to Find Spergula platensis

Spergula platensis can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Spergula platensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spergula platensis?

Spergula platensis

What type of plant is Spergula platensis?

It is an annual herb

Where is Spergula platensis native to?

It is native to the southwestern United States

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-6303550: Based on the initial data import
Lloyd Herbert Shinners (1918-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shinners' in the authors string.
Jacques Cambessèdes (1799-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cambess.' in the authors string.