Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
nutans
ID:
596582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Précis Découv. Somiol. : 36 (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595914

Common Names

  • Cerastium nutans
  • Nodding Chickweed
  • Nodding Mouse-ear Chickweed

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Synonyms

  • Cerastium apricum Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Cerastium apricum angustifolium Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Cerastium apricum brachycarpum Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Cerastium cuspidatum Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Cerastium glutinosum Nutt. [unknown]
  • Cerastium glutinosum glabratum F.N.Williams [unknown]
  • Cerastium glutinosum laxum Triana & Planch. [unknown]
  • Cerastium longipedunculatum Britton [unknown]
  • Cerastium longipedunculatum apricum Briq. [unknown]
  • Cerastium murale Schur [unknown]
  • Cerastium nutans apricum (Schltdl.) Rohrb. [unknown]
  • Cerastium nutans occidentale B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Cerastium nutans vestitum Hook. [unknown]
  • Cerastium oblongifolium Torr. [unknown]
  • Cerastium opizii Seidl [unknown]
  • Cerastium ovale Besser [unknown]
  • Cerastium petraeum F.W.Schultz [unknown]
  • Cerastium ripartianum F.W.Schultz [unknown]
  • Cerastium saxigenum Schur [unknown]
  • Cerastium stellarioides Moc. ex Ser. [unknown]
  • Cerastium viscarium Schur [unknown]
  • Cerastium longepedunculatum Muhl. [unknown]
  • Cerastium nutans nutans [unknown]

Description

Cerastium nutans (also called nodding 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 nutans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cerastium nutans var. obtectum Kearney & Peebles

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cerastium nutans 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 nutans 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 nutans

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

Cerastium nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cerastium nutans?

Cerastium nutans

What is the common name of Cerastium nutans?

Mountain mouse-ear

What is the growth habit of Cerastium nutans?

It is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial

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,