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esparcilla

Spergula arvensis

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (20 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (6 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Spergula arvensis (esparcilla)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish esparcilla

French spargoute des champs

German Ackerspark

Portuguese esparguta

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of esparcilla?

The scientific name of esparcilla is Spergula arvensis. It belongs to the genus Spergula.

What is the conservation status of esparcilla?

esparcilla (Spergula arvensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does esparcilla live?

esparcilla is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (20 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (6 countries).. Countries include Angola, Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada.

What family does esparcilla belong to?

esparcilla (Spergula arvensis) belongs to the genus Spergula, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.

Is esparcilla endangered?

No, esparcilla (Spergula arvensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does esparcilla belong to?

esparcilla (Spergula arvensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of esparcilla?

The closest relatives of esparcilla in the genus Spergula include pearlwort spurrey, Wingstem spurry.