Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
meridense
ID:
596513

Status:
valid

Authors:
Linden & Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Pl. Columb. (Linden) i. 35 (1863). [1863 publ. 1874-75]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595845



Common Names

  • Cerastium meridense
  • Meridian Chickweed
  • Meridian Mouse-ear Chickweed


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Description

Cerastium meridense (also called Merida mouse-ear chickweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and can grow up to 10 cm in height. It is found in dry habitats such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cerastium meridense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cerastium meridense is small, white and star-shaped. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cerastium meridense is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing, mat-forming plant that typically grows to 4-6” tall. It features small, white flowers in spring. It prefers full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Cerastium meridense

Cerastium meridense can be found in South America.

Cerastium meridense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cerastium meridense?

Cerastium meridense

What is the common name of Cerastium meridense?

Meridian Chickweed

What is the natural habitat of Cerastium meridense?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and roadsides

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-2710595: Based on the initial data import
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.