Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
arabidis
ID:
595802

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Mey. ex Fenzl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Ann. Wiener Mus. Naturgesch. 1: 340 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595134

Common Names

  • Arabian Chickweed
  • Arabian Mouse-ear Chickweed
  • Arabian Mouse-ear

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Synonyms

  • Cerastium brachycarpum E.Mey. [unknown]
  • Cerastium dregeanum Fenzl [unknown]

Description

Cerastium arabidis (also called Arabian Chickweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to the Middle East and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cerastium arabidis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with poor soil, as it is tolerant of drought and salt.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cerastium arabidis has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cerastium arabidis is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full to partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zones 5-9.

Where to Find Cerastium arabidis

Cerastium arabidis is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and meadows.

Cerastium arabidis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cerastium arabidis?

Cerastium arabidis

What is the common name of Cerastium arabidis?

Arabian Mouse-Ear Chickweed

What is the natural habitat of Cerastium arabidis?

It is native to South America

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-2709927: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.