Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
taschkendicum
ID:
596869

Status:
valid

Authors:
Adylov & Vved.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Opred. Rast. Sred. Azii 2: 323 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596201



Common Names

  • Tashkent Chickweed
  • Tashkent Starweed
  • Tashkent Mouse-ear Chickweed


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Description

Cerastium taschkendicum (also called Taschkent Mouse-ear Chickweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Central Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has small white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cerastium taschkendicum has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cerastium taschkendicum is a perennial plant that is native to Central Asia. 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 taschkendicum

Cerastium taschkendicum can be found in Asia.

Cerastium taschkendicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cerastium taschkendicum?

Cerastium taschkendicum

What is the common name of Cerastium taschkendicum?

Tashkent chickweed

What is the family of Cerastium taschkendicum?

Caryophyllaceae

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-2710929: Based on the initial data import
Alexei Ivanovich Vvedensky (1898-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vved.' in the authors string.
Teshabaj Adylovich Adylov (1920-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Adylov' in the authors string.