Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
aktonense
ID:
676914

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.S.Lian & J.Q.Wang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Lab. N. E. Forest. Inst., Harbin 9: 43 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676246



Common Names

  • Aktonense Eritrichium
  • Eritrichium Aktonense
  • Eritrichium Aktonense Plant


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Description

Eritrichium aktonense (also called the Akton Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and long, thin leaves. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eritrichium aktonense is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eritrichium aktonense has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eritrichium aktonense is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Eritrichium aktonense

Eritrichium aktonense can be found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Eritrichium aktonense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eritrichium aktonense?

Eritrichium aktonense

What type of plant is Eritrichium aktonense?

Herb

Where is Eritrichium aktonense found?

Alaska

Species in the Eritrichium genus

Eritrichium acicularum, Eritrichium aktonense, Eritrichium aldanense, Eritrichium alpinum, Eritrichium arctisibiricum, Eritrichium aretioides, Eritrichium baicalense, Eritrichium borealisinense, Eritrichium caespitosum, Eritrichium canum, Eritrichium caucasicum, Eritrichium chamissonis, Eritrichium confertiflorum, Eritrichium deltodentum, Eritrichium deqinense, Eritrichium dubium, Eritrichium echinocaryum, Eritrichium fetisowii, Eritrichium fruticulosum, Eritrichium gracillimum, Eritrichium hemisphaericum, Eritrichium howardii, Eritrichium humillimum, Eritrichium huzhuense, Eritrichium incanum, Eritrichium jacuticum, Eritrichium jenisseense, Eritrichium kamelinii, Eritrichium kangdingense, Eritrichium karavaevii, Eritrichium kungejense, Eritrichium latifolium, Eritrichium laxum, Eritrichium longifolium, Eritrichium longipes, Eritrichium mandshuricum, Eritrichium medicarpum, Eritrichium mertonii, Eritrichium minimum, Eritrichium nanum, Eritrichium nipponicum, Eritrichium ochotense, Eritrichium oligocanthum, Eritrichium pamiricum, Eritrichium pauciflorum, Eritrichium pectinatociliatum, Eritrichium pectinatum, Eritrichium pendulifructum, Eritrichium petiolare, Eritrichium pseudolatifolium,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Yong Shan Lian (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.S.Lian' in the authors string.
Jing Quan Wang (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Q.Wang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:896475-1: Based on the initial data import