Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
fischerianum
ID:
596209

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ser.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 419 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595541

Common Names

  • Fischerianum Chickweed
  • Fischerianum Mouse-ear
  • Fischerianum Starwort

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Synonyms

  • Cerastium boreale herbaceobracteatum Takeda [unknown]
  • Cerastium boreale scariosum Takeda [unknown]
  • Cerastium fischerianum angustilobum (Honda) Ohwi [unknown]
  • Cerastium fischerianum dentatum (Honda) Ohwi [unknown]
  • Cerastium fischerianum macrocarpum (Fenzl) Ohwi [unknown]
  • Cerastium fischerianum molle (Ohwi) M.Mizush. [unknown]
  • Cerastium fischerianum robustum (F.N.Williams) Ohwi [unknown]
  • Cerastium fischerianum scariosum (Takeda) Ohwi [unknown]
  • Cerastium fischerianum schmidtianum (Takeda) Ohwi [unknown]
  • Cerastium schmidtianum angustilobum Honda [unknown]
  • Cerastium schmidtianum dentatum Honda [unknown]
  • Cerastium vulgatum macrocarpum Fenzl [unknown]
  • Cerastium alpinum fischerianum (Ser.) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Cerastium boreale Takeda [unknown]
  • Cerastium fischerianum ciliatipetalum Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Cerastium fischerianum molle Ohwi [unknown]
  • Cerastium orochonorum Tatew. [unknown]
  • Cerastium rigidulum Takeda [unknown]
  • Cerastium rishirense Miyabe & Tatew. [unknown]
  • Cerastium robustum Williams [unknown]
  • Cerastium schmidtianum Takeda [unknown]
  • Cerastium tatewakii Miyabe [unknown]
  • Cerastium unalaschkense H.Takeda [unknown]

Description

Cerastium fischerianum (also called Fischer's Mouse-ear Chickweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cerastium fischerianum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cerastium fischerianum sub. albimarginatum (Vorosch.) Vorosch.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cerastium fischerianum has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cerastium fischerianum is an easy-to-grow perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or by seed in spring or fall. Deadhead to encourage reblooming.

Where to Find Cerastium fischerianum

Cerastium fischerianum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is typically found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Cerastium fischerianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cerastium fischerianum?

Cerastium fischerianum

What is the common name of Cerastium fischerianum?

Fischer's Mouse-ear Chickweed

What is the family of Cerastium fischerianum?

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