Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
neoscardicum
ID:
596564

Status:
valid

Authors:
Niketić

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Bull. Inst. Jard. Bot. Univ. Belgrade 26-27: 64 (1994 publ. 1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595896



Common Names

  • Cerastium neoscardicum
  • Neoskardin's Chickweed
  • Neoskardin Chickweed


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Synonyms

  • Cerastium neoscardicum adenotrichum Niketić [unknown]
  • Cerastium neoscardicum glandulosum Niketić [unknown]

Description

Cerastium neoscardicum (also called Neoskardin's chickweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It has small white flowers and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cerastium neoscardicum 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

Cerastium neoscardicum has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cerastium neoscardicum 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 neoscardicum

Cerastium neoscardicum is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and meadows.

Cerastium neoscardicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cerastium neoscardicum?

Cerastium neoscardicum

What is the common name of Cerastium neoscardicum?

Cerastium neoscardicum

What type of plant is Cerastium neoscardicum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2710641: Based on the initial data import
Marjan Niketić (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Niketić' in the authors string.