Cerastium cuatrecasasii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuatrecasasii
ID:
509389
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sklenář
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Novon 18: 104 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508721
Common Names
- Cerastium cuatrecasasii
- Cuatrecasasii Cerastium
- Cuatrecasasii's Cerastium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cerastium cuatrecasasii (also called Cuatrecasas' Cerastium, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It has small white flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils, especially in open areas such as deserts and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cerastium cuatrecasasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cerastium cuatrecasasii is small and white, with four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cerastium cuatrecasasii is an annual herb native to western Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers warm temperatures and bright direct light. It is best propagated by seed.
Where to Find Cerastium cuatrecasasii
Cerastium cuatrecasasii is native to the Mediterranean. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, chaparral, and desert scrub.
Cerastium cuatrecasasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cerastium cuatrecasasii?
Cerastium cuatrecasasii
What type of plant is Cerastium cuatrecasasii?
Tropical herb
Where is Cerastium cuatrecasasii native to?
Central and 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-2606608: Based on the initial data import
Petr Sklenář (b.1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sklenář' in the authors string.