Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
atlanticum
ID:
595883

Status:
valid

Authors:
Durieu

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. 2: 437 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595215

Common Names

  • Atlantic Chickweed
  • Atlantic Mouse-ear Chickweed
  • Atlantic Mouse-ear

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Description

Cerastium atlanticum (also called Atlantic 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 atlanticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cerastium atlanticum sub. longipes (Batt.) Möschl

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cerastium atlanticum has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cerastium atlanticum is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, white flowers that appear in spring and summer. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and will tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall.

Where to Find Cerastium atlanticum

Cerastium atlanticum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Cerastium atlanticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cerastium atlanticum?

Cerastium atlanticum

What is the common name of Cerastium atlanticum?

Cerastium atlanticum

What type of plant is Cerastium atlanticum?

Herb

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,