Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
scaposum
ID:
596777

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 8: 104 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596109

Common Names

  • Scapose Chickweed
  • Scapose Cerastium
  • Scapose Mouse-ear Chickweed

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Description

Cerastium scaposum (also called Stalked Mouse-ear Chickweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has small white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cerastium scaposum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of biomass for fuel and construction materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cerastium scaposum has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cerastium scaposum is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is typically grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Cerastium scaposum

Cerastium scaposum is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often found in disturbed areas.

Cerastium scaposum FAQ

What is Cerastium scaposum?

Cerastium scaposum is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae.

What is the natural habitat of Cerastium scaposum?

Cerastium scaposum is native to Europe and Asia.

What are the uses of Cerastium scaposum?

Cerastium scaposum is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.

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-2710839: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.