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Purple Sand-Spurrey

Spergularia rubra

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Spergularia rubra (Purple Sand-Spurrey)

Names in Other Languages

French spergulaire rouge

German Rote Schuppenmiere

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple Sand-Spurrey?

The scientific name of Purple Sand-Spurrey is Spergularia rubra. It belongs to the genus Spergularia.

What is the conservation status of Purple Sand-Spurrey?

Purple Sand-Spurrey (Spergularia rubra) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Purple Sand-Spurrey live?

Purple Sand-Spurrey is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Japan, Kyrgyzstan.

What family does Purple Sand-Spurrey belong to?

Purple Sand-Spurrey (Spergularia rubra) belongs to the genus Spergularia, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.

Is Purple Sand-Spurrey endangered?

No, Purple Sand-Spurrey (Spergularia rubra) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Purple Sand-Spurrey belong to?

Purple Sand-Spurrey (Spergularia rubra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Purple Sand-Spurrey?

The closest relatives of Purple Sand-Spurrey in the genus Spergularia include Alkali sandspurry, Boccone's sandspurry, greater sea-spurrey, Purple sandspurry, Lesser Sea-Spurrey.