Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
alsinifolium
ID:
595777

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tausch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Syll. Ratisb. 2: 243 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595109

Common Names

  • Alsine-leaved Mouse-ear Chickweed
  • Alsine-leaved Chickweed
  • Alsine Chickweed

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Synonyms

  • Cerastium alsinifolium eglandulosum Gartner [unknown]
  • Cerastium caesareosylvaticum M.Toman [unknown]
  • Cerastium caesareosylvaticum pseudocerastioides M.Toman [unknown]
  • Cerastium caesareosylvaticum pseudoregelii M.Toman [unknown]
  • Cerastium caesareosylvaticum pseudosubciliatum M.Toman [unknown]
  • Cerastium caesareosylvaticum pseudouniflorum M.Toman [unknown]
  • Cerastium kablikianum Wolfner [unknown]
  • Cerastium tauschianum Wolfner [unknown]
  • Cerastium arvense alsinifolium (Tausch) Dostál [unknown]

Description

Cerastium alsinifolium (also called Mouse-ear Chickweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cerastium alsinifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with poor soil, as it is tolerant of drought and salt.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cerastium alsinifolium has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cerastium alsinifolium is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full to partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zones 5-9.

Where to Find Cerastium alsinifolium

Cerastium alsinifolium is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and meadows.

Cerastium alsinifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cerastium alsinifolium?

Cerastium alsinifolium

What is the common name of Cerastium alsinifolium?

Alsine-leaved Chickweed

Where is Cerastium alsinifolium native to?

Europe

Species in the Cerastium genus

Cerastium lanceolatum, Cerastium cuatrecasasii, Cerastium qingliangfengicum, Cerastium wilhelmianum, Cerastium afromontanum, Cerastium aleuticum, Cerastium alexeenkoanum, Cerastium alpinum, Cerastium alsinifolium, Cerastium amanum, Cerastium andinum, Cerastium annae, Cerastium arabidis, Cerastium araraticum, Cerastium arcticum, Cerastium argenteum, Cerastium argentinum, Cerastium armeniacum, Cerastium arvense, Cerastium atlanticum, Cerastium axillare, Cerastium baischanense, Cerastium ballsii, Cerastium banaticum, Cerastium barberi, Cerastium beeringianum, Cerastium behmianum, Cerastium berteroanum, Cerastium bialynickii, Cerastium biebersteinii, Cerastium boissierianum, Cerastium borisii, Cerastium brachypetalum, Cerastium brachypodum, Cerastium brevicarpicum, Cerastium cacananense, Cerastium candicans, Cerastium candidissimum, Cerastium capense, Cerastium capillatum, Cerastium carinthiacum, Cerastium cephalanthum, Cerastium cerastoides, Cerastium chilense, Cerastium chlorifolium, Cerastium comatum, Cerastium commersonianum, Cerastium crassipes, Cerastium crassiusculum, Cerastium cuchumatanense,

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,

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