Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
erythrolichen
ID:
597058

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tul. & Wedd.) Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 17: 66 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596390



Common Names

  • Ceratolacis erythrolichen
  • Red Lichen Hook Grass
  • Erythrolichen Hook Grass


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Synonyms

  • Dicraeia erythrolichen Tul. & Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Ceratolacis erythrolichen (also called Red-fruited Hook Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and temperate Asia. It is found in wet soils, and is often found in marshes, ponds, and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratolacis erythrolichen is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in dry, sandy soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceratolacis erythrolichen has small, yellow-green flowers. 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

Ceratolacis erythrolichen 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 Ceratolacis erythrolichen

Ceratolacis erythrolichen is found in East Asia.

Ceratolacis erythrolichen FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratolacis erythrolichen?

Ceratolacis erythrolichen

What is the common name of Ceratolacis erythrolichen?

Red-lichen cudweed

What is the family of Ceratolacis erythrolichen?

Asteraceae

Species in the Ceratolacis genus

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2711122: Based on the initial data import
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
Edmond Tulasne (1815-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tul.' in the authors string.