Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
rapistroides
ID:
597034

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss. & Balansa

Source:
cmp

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 20: 239 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596366



Common Names

  • Ceratocnemum rapistroides
  • Rough-stemmed Hornwort
  • Rough-stemmed Hornedwort


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Synonyms

  • Ceratocnemum rapistroides glabrescens Maire [unknown]

Description

Ceratocnemum rapistroides (also called Bristly Hook Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and temperate Asia. It is found in wet soils, and is often found in marshes, ponds, and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratocnemum rapistroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in dry, sandy soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceratocnemum rapistroides has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratocnemum rapistroides is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate by division or by cuttings. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not need to be fertilized.

Where to Find Ceratocnemum rapistroides

Ceratocnemum rapistroides is found in East Asia.

Ceratocnemum rapistroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratolacis rapistroides?

Ceratolacis rapistroides

What is the common name of Ceratolacis rapistroides?

Rape-like cudweed

What is the family of Ceratolacis rapistroides?

Asteraceae

Species in the Ceratocnemum genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2711095: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Balansa (1825-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balansa' in the authors string.