Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
pazensis
ID:
1292595

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rusby) R.Rossbach

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 42: 205 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291933



Common Names

  • Spergularia pazensis
  • Paz Sandwort
  • Sandwort


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Description

Spergularia pazensis (also called Paz's sand-spurrey, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in sandy and stony soils in coastal areas. It has an erect stem, and its leaves are linear, with a pointed tip. Its flowers are small and white, and its fruits are small capsules.

Uses & Benefits

Spergularia pazensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spergularia pazensis is pink and has five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, hairy stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spergularia pazensis is a perennial plant that is native to the Caucasus Mountains. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Spergularia pazensis

Spergularia pazensis can be found in the Canary Islands.

Spergularia pazensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spergularia pazensis?

Spergularia pazensis

What is the family of Spergularia pazensis?

Caryophyllaceae

What is the distribution of Spergularia pazensis?

Central Asia

Species in the Spergularia genus

Spergularia bocconei, Spergularia purpurea, Spergularia macrotheca, Spergularia nicaeensis, Spergularia macrorrhiza, Spergularia stenocarpa, Spergularia tangerina, Spergularia rubra, Spergularia segetalis, Spergularia rupicola, Spergularia capillacea, Spergularia arbuscula, Spergularia australis, Spergularia azorica, Spergularia fimbriata, Spergularia echinosperma, Spergularia depauperata, Spergularia diandra, Spergularia media, Spergularia marina, Spergularia heldreichii, Spergularia lycia, Spergularia sparsiflora, Spergularia bracteata, Spergularia confertiflora, Spergularia andina, Spergularia atrosperma, Spergularia collina, Spergularia congestifolia, Spergularia cremnophila, Spergularia floribunda, Spergularia grandis, Spergularia platensis, Spergularia rupestris, Spergularia squarrosa, Spergularia villosa, Spergularia canadensis, Spergularia hanoverensis, Spergularia aberrans, Spergularia cerviana, Spergularia denticulata, Spergularia fasiculata, Spergularia massafuerana, Spergularia pissisii, Spergularia pycnantha, Spergularia pazensis, Spergularia microsperma, Spergularia sperguloides, Spergularia ramosa, Spergularia spruceana,

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-6302048: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Ruth Peabody Rossbach (b.1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Rossbach' in the authors string.