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Acker-Hornkraut

Cerastium arvense

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile, Colombia).

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Names in Other Languages

French céraiste des champs
German Acker-Hornkraut

Similar Species in Cerastium

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Alpen-Hornkraut
Cerastium alpinum
Least Concern
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Filziges Hornkraut
Cerastium tomentosum
Not Evaluated
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Gabeliges Hornkraut
Cerastium dichotomum
Not Evaluated
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Gewöhnliches Hornkraut
Cerastium holosteoides
Not Evaluated
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Kleinblütiges Hornkraut
Cerastium brachypetalum
Critically Endangered
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Knäuelblütiges Hornkraut
Cerastium glomeratum
Least Concern
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Niedriges Hornkraut
Cerastium pumilum
Least Concern
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Quellen-Hornkraut
Cerastium fontanum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Acker-Hornkraut?
The scientific name of Acker-Hornkraut is Cerastium arvense. It belongs to the genus Cerastium.
Where does Acker-Hornkraut live?
Acker-Hornkraut is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, Japan, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Acker-Hornkraut belong to?
Acker-Hornkraut (Cerastium arvense) belongs to the genus Cerastium, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.
What kingdom does Acker-Hornkraut belong to?
Acker-Hornkraut (Cerastium arvense) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Acker-Hornkraut?
The closest relatives of Acker-Hornkraut in the genus Cerastium include Alpen-Hornkraut, Filziges Hornkraut, Gabeliges Hornkraut, Gewöhnliches Hornkraut, Kleinblütiges Hornkraut.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Cerastium — 17 Species

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Acker-Hornkraut
Cerastium arvense
NE
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Alpen-Hornkraut
Cerastium alpinum
LC 🐾
Filziges Hornkraut
Cerastium tomentosum
NE 🐾
Gabeliges Hornkraut
Cerastium dichotomum
NE 🐾
Gewöhnliches Hornkraut
Cerastium holosteoides
NE 🐾
Kleinblütiges Hornkraut
Cerastium brachypetalum
CR 🐾
Knäuelblütiges Hornkraut
Cerastium glomeratum
LC 🐾
Niedriges Hornkraut
Cerastium pumilum
LC 🐾
Quellen-Hornkraut
Cerastium fontanum
LC 🐾
Sandhornkraut
Cerastium semidecandrum
LC 🐾
Viermänniges Hornkraut
Cerastium diffusum
NT 🐾
Snow-in-summer
Cerastium biebersteinii
NE 🐾
Regel's chickweed
Cerastium regelii
NE 🐾
Szowitz's Chickweed
Cerastium szowitsii
LC 🐾
Bering mouse-ear chickweed
Cerastium beeringianum
NE 🐾
Arctic Mouse-Ear
Cerastium arcticum
NE 🐾
Shetland Mouse-ear
Cerastium nigrescens
NT
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