Moenchia erecta
Dwarf Chickweed, Upright Chickweed
Other regional names: Upright Moenchia
- Upright Moenchia
Also known as: ? octandra Moris +6 more
- ? octandra Moris
- Cerastium manticum subsp. octandrum (Ziz ex Mert. & W.D.J.Koch) Arcang.
- Cerastium quaternellum subsp. octandrum (Ziz ex Mert. & W.D.J.Koch) Arcang.
- Holosteum filiforme Risso
- Moenchia erecta f. octandra (Moris) Bonnier
- Moenchia octandra Rchb.
- Moenchia quaternella var. octandra (Ziz ex Mert. & W.D.J.Koch) Moris
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Indigenous to Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Moenchia erecta (commonly known as Dwarf Chickweed or Upright Chickweed) is an annual belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Corse, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, Netherlands, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
British Columbia, California, Cape Provinces, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, Oregon, Poland, South Carolina, Tasmania, Washington