Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
nigrescens
ID:
596569

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.C.Watson) H.C.Watson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Cybele Brit. , Suppl. 1, 1: 81 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595901

Common Names

  • Cerastium nigrescens
  • Black Chickweed
  • Black Mouse-ear Chickweed

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Synonyms

  • Cerastium alpinum edmondstonii (Edmondston) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Cerastium arcticum edmondstonii (Edmondston) Beeby [unknown]
  • Cerastium arcticum edmondstonii (Edmondston) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Cerastium arcticum nigrescens (H.C.Watson) Druce [unknown]
  • Cerastium edmondstonii (Edmondston) Murb. & Ostenf. [unknown]
  • Cerastium edmondstonii caespitosum Dusén [unknown]
  • Cerastium edmondstonii nigrescens (H.C.Watson) A.R.Clapham [unknown]
  • Cerastium latifolium edmondstonii Edmondston [unknown]
  • Cerastium latifolium nigrescens H.C.Watson [unknown]
  • Cerastium nigrescens acutifolium (Edmondston) Druce [unknown]

Description

Cerastium nigrescens (also called black chickweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It has small white flowers and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cerastium nigrescens 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 nigrescens var. laxum (Lindblom) Brysting & Elven

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cerastium nigrescens 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 nigrescens is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to Europe and Asia. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is easily propagated by division in spring or by seed. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Cerastium nigrescens

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

Cerastium nigrescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cerastium nigrescens?

Cerastium nigrescens

What is the common name of Cerastium nigrescens?

Cerastium nigrescens

What type of plant is Cerastium nigrescens?

Herb

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-2710647: Based on the initial data import
Hewett Watson (1804-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.C.Watson' in the authors string.