Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
erecta
ID:
375324

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Gaertn., B.Mey. & Scherb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Oekon. Fl. Wetterau 1: 219 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374656



Common Names

  • Moenchia erecta
  • Erect Chickweed
  • Upright Chickweed


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Synonyms

  • Moenchia octandra J.Gay [unknown]
  • Malachium erectum (L.) Gren. [unknown]
  • Malachium octandrum (Ziz ex Mert. & W.D.J.Koch) Gren. [unknown]
  • Sagina octandra Ziz ex Mert. & W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Sagina erecta L. [unknown]
  • Alsine erecta Crantz [unknown]
  • Alsine quaternella E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Alsinella erecta Moench [unknown]
  • Cerastium erectum Coss. & Germ. [unknown]
  • Cerastium octandrum E.G.Camus [unknown]
  • Cerastium quaternellum Fenzl [unknown]
  • Doerriena erecta Borkh. [unknown]
  • Moenchia erecta octandra (Ziz ex Mert. & W.D.J.Koch) Cout. [unknown]
  • Moenchia erecta erecta [unknown]
  • Cerastium erectum Cosson & Germ. [deprecated]

Description

Moenchia erecta (also called erect chickweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, white flowers. It is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Moenchia erecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Moenchia erecta is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a white, star-shaped flower at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Moenchia erecta can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Dig up the plant and carefully divide the clumps of roots and replant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Moenchia erecta

Moenchia erecta can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Moenchia erecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moenchia erecta?

Moenchia erecta

What is the common name of Moenchia erecta?

Erect moenchia

Where is Moenchia erecta found?

It is found in Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia

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-2369380: Based on the initial data import
Philipp Gottfried Gaertner (1754-1825): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Gaertn.' in the authors string.
Bernhard Meyer (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Mey.' in the authors string.
Johannes Scherbius (1769-1813): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scherb.' in the authors string.