Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
eriophorum
ID:
596193

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kit. ex Rochel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Oestr. Fl. , ed. 2: 694 (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595525

Common Names

  • Cerastium eriophorum
  • Woolly Mouse-ear
  • Eriophorum Cerastium

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Synonyms

  • Cerastium alpinum glutinosum W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Cerastium alpinum villosum (Baumg.) Graebn. & Correns [unknown]
  • Cerastium eriophorum glutinosum (W.D.J.Koch) Niketić [unknown]
  • Cerastium eriophorum macranthum (Stoj. & T.Georgiev) Niketić [unknown]
  • Cerastium eriophorum rotundifolium (Schur) Niketić [unknown]
  • Cerastium lanatum macranthum Stoj. & T.Georgiev [unknown]
  • Cerastium lanatum rotundifolium Schur [unknown]
  • Cerastium tatrense Zapał. [unknown]
  • Cerastium villosum Baumg. [unknown]

Description

Cerastium eriophorum (also called Woolly Mouse-ear, among many other common names) is a small, perennial plant native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It has small, round leaves and a short, creeping stem. It grows in rocky habitats, such as alpine meadows and scree slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cerastium eriophorum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used to control erosion and as a ground cover. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cerastium eriophorum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cerastium eriophorum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and will germinate in the spring.

Where to Find Cerastium eriophorum

Cerastium eriophorum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats.

Cerastium eriophorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cerastium eriophorum?

Cerastium eriophorum

What is the common name of Cerastium eriophorum?

Woolly Mouse-ear Chickweed

What is the family of Cerastium eriophorum?

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-2710297: Based on the initial data import
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.
Anton Rochel (1770-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rochel' in the authors string.