Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
pseudokasbek
ID:
596687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vysok.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk Armyansk. S.S.R. 7: 61 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596019

Common Names

  • Cerastium pseudokasbek
  • False Kasbek Mouse-ear Chickweed
  • False Kasbek Chickweed

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Description

Cerastium pseudokasbek (also called False Kasbek Mouse-ear, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cerastium pseudokasbek is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is used in gardens for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also a popular choice for rock gardens and ground covers. It is drought tolerant and can be used in areas with poor soils. It is also a good choice for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cerastium pseudokasbek has small, white flowers that are borne in dense clusters. The seeds are small, black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cerastium pseudokasbek is a low-growing, mat-forming, evergreen perennial that typically grows to only 2” tall but spreads to 12” wide. It is native to the Caucasus Mountains. It features small, white, star-shaped flowers in spring. It prefers full sun to light shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Cerastium pseudokasbek

Cerastium pseudokasbek is native to Turkey and is found in dry, rocky areas and is often found in disturbed areas.

Cerastium pseudokasbek FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cerastium pseudokasbek?

Cerastium pseudokasbek

What is the growth habit of Cerastium pseudokasbek?

It is an evergreen perennial herb with a sprawling habit.

What is the native range of Cerastium pseudokasbek?

It is native to the Middle East and Central Asia.

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-2710756: Based on the initial data import
I.B. Vysokoostrovskaja: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vysok.' in the authors string.