Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
humilis
ID:
1216088

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215426



Common Names

  • Humilis Eritrichium
  • Humilis Eritrichium
  • Eritrichium


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Description

Eritrichium humilis (also called low eritrichium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is native to the Himalayas, and grows in rocky hillsides, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eritrichium humilis is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eritrichium humilis are white or pale yellow and have a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings have short, stout stems and small, round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eritrichium humilis is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches, and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting.

Where to Find Eritrichium humilis

Eritrichium humilis can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.

Eritrichium humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eritrichium humilis?

Eritrichium humilis

What is the common name of Eritrichium humilis?

Humble Starwort

What is the habitat of Eritrichium humilis?

Grassland, bushveld, and disturbed sites

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 tro-4001182: Based on the initial data import
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.