Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
canum
ID:
676956

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Kitam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 19: 103 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676288



Common Names

  • Canum Eritrichium
  • Eritrichium Canum
  • Eritrichium Canum Plant


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Synonyms

  • Echinospermum canum Benth. [unknown]
  • Eritrichium afghanicum Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Eritrichium sericeum Aitch. [unknown]
  • Eritrichium strictum Decne. [unknown]
  • Eritrichium strictum thomsonii C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Eritrichium canum canum [unknown]

Description

Eritrichium canum (also called the Grey 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 canum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eritrichium canum var. patens (Decne.) Y.J.Nasir

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eritrichium canum 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 canum 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 canum

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

Eritrichium canum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eritrichium canum?

Eritrichium canum

What type of plant is Eritrichium canum?

Herb

Where is Eritrichium canum 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2797689: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.