Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
dichotomum
ID:
596150

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 438 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595482



Common Names

  • Cerastium dichotomum
  • Forked Mouse-ear
  • Dichotomum Cerastium


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Synonyms

  • Myosotis dichotoma Moench [unknown]
  • Alsine corniculata E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Cerastium corniculatum Crantz [unknown]

Description

Cerastium dichotomum (also called Forked Mouse-ear, among many other common names) is a small, perennial plant native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It has small, round leaves and a short, creeping stem. It grows in rocky habitats, such as alpine meadows and scree slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cerastium dichotomum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cerastium dichotomum sub. inflatum Cullen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cerastium dichotomum is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cerastium dichotomum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and will germinate in the spring.

Where to Find Cerastium dichotomum

Cerastium dichotomum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Cerastium dichotomum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cerastium dichotomum?

Cerastium dichotomum

What is the common name of Cerastium dichotomum?

Forked mouse-ear chickweed

Where is Cerastium dichotomum 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,

References