Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
gracillimum
ID:
677040

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 58: 53 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676372



Common Names

  • Gracillimum Eritrichium
  • Eritrichium Gracillimum
  • Eritrichium Gracillimum Plant


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eritrichium gracillimum is a white star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eritrichium gracillimum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every 6-8 weeks.

Where to Find Eritrichium gracillimum

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

Eritrichium gracillimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eritrichium gracillimum?

Eritrichium gracillimum

What type of plant is Eritrichium gracillimum?

Herb

Where is Eritrichium gracillimum 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,

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