Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cambess.) D.Dietr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2: 1599 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292388
Common Names
- Spergula ramosa
- Ramose Sandwort
- Ramose Pearlwort
Description
Spergula ramosa (also called branched 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 ramosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is used in gardens as an ornamental plant and for its attractive flowers.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Spergula ramosa sub. rossbachiae Pedersen
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Spergula ramosa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spergula ramosa 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 ramosa
Spergula ramosa can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Spergula ramosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spergula ramosa?
Spergula ramosa
What type of plant is Spergula ramosa?
It is an annual herb
Where is Spergula ramosa native to?
It is native to the southwestern United States
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,