Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
lanceolatum
ID:
507427

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Volponi

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 28: 290 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506759

Common Names

  • Cerastium lanceolatum
  • Lanceolatum
  • Cerastium

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Synonyms

  • Cerastium africanum Oliv. [unknown]
  • Cerastium africanum schimperi (Engl.) Engl. [unknown]
  • Cerastium indicum Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Cerastium schimperi De Wild. [unknown]
  • Stellaria schimperi Engl. [unknown]
  • Cerastium indicum ruwenzoriense Moschl. [unknown]
  • Stellaria villosa Poir. [unknown]

Description

Cerastium lanceolatum (also called Lanceolate chickweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry habitats such as rocky hillsides and dry meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cerastium lanceolatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cerastium lanceolatum has white flowers with a yellow center and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cerastium lanceolatum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Once established, the plant requires little water and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Cerastium lanceolatum

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

Cerastium lanceolatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cerastium lanceolatum?

Cerastium lanceolatum

Where does Cerastium lanceolatum grow?

Cerastium lanceolatum grows in Europe and Asia.

What type of habitat does Cerastium lanceolatum prefer?

Cerastium lanceolatum prefers moist, shady areas.

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-2603913: Based on the initial data import
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Carola Regina Volponi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Volponi' in the authors string.