Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
octandrum
ID:
596600

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex A.Rich.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 1: 45 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595932



Common Names

  • Cerastium octandrum
  • Eight-stamened Chickweed
  • Eight-stamened Mouse-ear Chickweed


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Synonyms

  • Cerastium caespitosum humile (Schweinf.) Engl. [unknown]
  • Cerastium caespitosum octandrum (A.Rich.) Engl. [unknown]
  • Cerastium caespitosum scandens (Schweinf.) Engl. [unknown]
  • Cerastium caespitosum simense Engl. [unknown]
  • Cerastium octandrum humile (Schweinf.) Möschl [unknown]
  • Cerastium simense humile Schweinf. [unknown]

Description

Cerastium octandrum (also called eight-stamened 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 octandrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cerastium octandrum var. adnivale (Chiov.) Möschl

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cerastium octandrum 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 octandrum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to Europe and Asia. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is easily propagated by division in spring or by seed. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Cerastium octandrum

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

Cerastium octandrum FAQ

What is Cerastium octandrum?

Cerastium octandrum is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae.

What is the natural habitat of Cerastium octandrum?

Cerastium octandrum is native to Europe and Asia.

What are the uses of Cerastium octandrum?

Cerastium octandrum is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.

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-2710676: Based on the initial data import
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.