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Alpen-Hornkraut

Cerastium alpinum

Least Concern

About

The Alpine Chickweed (Cerastium alpinum) is a species in the genus Cerastium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Nelkenartige)

Species

Cerastium alpinum (Alpen-Hornkraut)

Names in Other Languages

French céraiste alpin

German Alpen-Hornkraut

Similar Species in Cerastium

Gewöhnliches Hornkraut

Cerastium holosteoides

Not Evaluated

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Kleinblütiges Hornkraut

Cerastium brachypetalum

Critically Endangered

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Knäuelblütiges Hornkraut

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alpen-Hornkraut?

The scientific name of Alpen-Hornkraut is Cerastium alpinum. It belongs to the genus Cerastium.

What is the conservation status of Alpen-Hornkraut?

Alpen-Hornkraut (Cerastium alpinum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Alpen-Hornkraut live?

Alpen-Hornkraut is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Alpen-Hornkraut belong to?

Alpen-Hornkraut (Cerastium alpinum) belongs to the genus Cerastium, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.

Is Alpen-Hornkraut endangered?

No, Alpen-Hornkraut (Cerastium alpinum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Alpen-Hornkraut belong to?

Alpen-Hornkraut (Cerastium alpinum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Alpen-Hornkraut?

The closest relatives of Alpen-Hornkraut in the genus Cerastium include Acker-Hornkraut, Filziges Hornkraut, Gabeliges Hornkraut, Gewöhnliches Hornkraut, Kleinblütiges Hornkraut.