Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
dinaricum
ID:
596160

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beck & Szyszył.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Pl. Cernagor. Lect. : 62 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595492



Common Names

  • Cerastium dinaricum
  • Dinaric Mouse-ear
  • Dinaricum Cerastium


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Synonyms

  • Cerastium dinaricum hekuravense (Jáv.) Niketić [unknown]
  • Cerastium dinaricum velebiticum Degen & Lengyel [unknown]
  • Cerastium hekuravense Javorka [unknown]

Description

Cerastium dinaricum (also called Dinaric 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 dinaricum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cerastium dinaricum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cerastium dinaricum 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 dinaricum

Cerastium dinaricum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Cerastium dinaricum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cerastium dinaricum?

Cerastium dinaricum

What is the common name of Cerastium dinaricum?

Dinaric Mouse-ear Chickweed

What is the family of Cerastium dinaricum?

Caryophyllaceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2710266: Based on the initial data import
Günther Beck von Mannagetta und Lerchenau (1856-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beck' in the authors string.
Ignaz von Szyszyłowicz (1857-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szyszył.' in the authors string.