Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
viscatum
ID:
596950

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Montel.) Jalas

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Arch. Soc. Zool. Bot. Fenn. "Vanamo" 18: 57 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596282



Common Names

  • Viscid Chickweed
  • Viscid Starweed
  • Viscid Mouse-ear Chickweed


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Description

Cerastium viscatum (also called Sticky Mouse-ear, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and temperate Asia. It has small, white flowers and small, grey-green leaves. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas and is often found in rocky areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cerastium viscatum is used as a groundcover in gardens, as a lawn alternative, and to stabilize soil and reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cerastium viscatum is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and no stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cerastium viscatum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate by division or by cuttings. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not need to be fertilized.

Where to Find Cerastium viscatum

Cerastium viscatum is found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.

Cerastium viscatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cerastium viscatum?

Cerastium viscatum

What is the common name of Cerastium viscatum?

Sticky mouse-ear chickweed

What is the family of Cerastium viscatum?

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-2711005: Based on the initial data import
Jaakko Jalas (1920-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jalas' in the authors string.
Giuliano Montelucci (1889-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Montel.' in the authors string.