Wingstem spurry

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Australia, Bulgaria, Portugal, and United States.

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Genus

Spergula

Species

Spergula pentandra (Wingstem spurry)

Names in Other Languages

German Fünfmänniger Spark

Similar Species in Spergula

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Corn spurry

Spergula arvensis

Least Concern

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pearlwort spurrey

Spergula morisonii

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wingstem spurry?

The scientific name of Wingstem spurry is Spergula pentandra. It belongs to the genus Spergula.

What is the conservation status of Wingstem spurry?

Wingstem spurry (Spergula pentandra) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Wingstem spurry live?

Wingstem spurry is found in Distributed across Australia, Bulgaria, Portugal, and United States.. Countries include Australia, Bulgaria, Portugal, United States.

What family does Wingstem spurry belong to?

Wingstem spurry (Spergula pentandra) belongs to the genus Spergula, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.

What kingdom does Wingstem spurry belong to?

Wingstem spurry (Spergula pentandra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Wingstem spurry?

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