Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
596708

Status:
valid

Authors:
Adams

Source:
cmp

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Naturk. 1: 60 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596040



Common Names

  • Purple Mouse-ear Chickweed
  • Purple Starweed
  • Purple Chickweed


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Synonyms

  • Cerastium collinum auct. [deprecated]
  • Cerastium frigidum M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Cerastium purpurascens parviflorum Trautv. [unknown]
  • Cerastium purpurascens parviflorum (Trautv.) I.V.Sokolova ex Czerep. [unknown]
  • Cerastium umbellatum K.Koch [unknown]
  • Cerastium purpurascens elbrusense Moschl [unknown]

Description

Cerastium purpurascens (also called Purple Mouse-ear, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cerastium purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of biomass for fuel and construction materials.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cerastium purpurascens var. elbrusense (Boiss.) Möschl

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cerastium purpurascens has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cerastium purpurascens is a low-growing, mat-forming, evergreen perennial that typically grows to only 2” tall but spreads to 12” wide. It is native to Europe and Asia. It features small, white, star-shaped flowers in spring. It prefers full sun to light shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Cerastium purpurascens

Cerastium purpurascens is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often found in disturbed areas.

Cerastium purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cerastium purpurascens?

Cerastium purpurascens

What is the growth habit of Cerastium purpurascens?

It is an evergreen perennial herb with a sprawling habit.

What is the native range of Cerastium purpurascens?

It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

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