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Fourstamen chickweed

Cerastium diffusum

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Cerastium diffusum (Fourstamen chickweed)

Names in Other Languages

French céraiste diffus

German Viermänniges Hornkraut

Similar Species in Cerastium

Bering mouse-ear chickweed

Cerastium beeringianum

Not Evaluated

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Big Chickweed

Cerastium holosteoides

Cerastium semidecandrum

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fourstamen chickweed?

The scientific name of Fourstamen chickweed is Cerastium diffusum. It belongs to the genus Cerastium.

What is the conservation status of Fourstamen chickweed?

Fourstamen chickweed (Cerastium diffusum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Fourstamen chickweed live?

Fourstamen chickweed is found in Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Fourstamen chickweed belong to?

Fourstamen chickweed (Cerastium diffusum) belongs to the genus Cerastium, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.

What kingdom does Fourstamen chickweed belong to?

Fourstamen chickweed (Cerastium diffusum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Fourstamen chickweed?

The closest relatives of Fourstamen chickweed in the genus Cerastium include Alpine Chickweed, Arctic Mouse-Ear, Bering mouse-ear chickweed, Big Chickweed, Common Chickweed.