Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
moesiacum
ID:
596528

Status:
valid

Authors:
Friv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Flora 19: 435 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595860

Common Names

  • Cerastium moesiacum
  • Moesian Chickweed
  • Moesian Mouse-ear Chickweed

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Synonyms

  • Cerastium arvense latifrons Urum. [unknown]
  • Cerastium moesiacum rhodopeum Georgiev [unknown]
  • Cerastium rhodopeum (T.Georgiev) T.Georgiev [unknown]

Description

Cerastium moesiacum (also called Moesian mouse-ear chickweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers and can grow up to 10 cm in height. It is found in dry habitats such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cerastium moesiacum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cerastium moesiacum sub. glutinosum Strid

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cerastium moesiacum has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cerastium moesiacum is a perennial plant that is native to the Balkans. It is a low-growing, mat-forming plant that typically grows to 4-6” tall. It features small, white flowers in spring. It prefers full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Cerastium moesiacum

Cerastium moesiacum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Cerastium moesiacum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cerastium moesiacum?

Cerastium moesiacum

What is the common name of Cerastium moesiacum?

Moesian Chickweed

What is the natural habitat of Cerastium moesiacum?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and roadsides

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,

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