Status:
valid
Authors:
Ovczinnikova
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Turczaninowia 2(4): 17 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676407
Common Names
- Kamelinii Eritrichium
- Eritrichium Kamelinii
- Eritrichium Kamelinii Plant
Description
Eritrichium kamelinii (also called Kamelin's eritrichium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to the Caucasus region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eritrichium kamelinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eritrichium kamelinii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eritrichium kamelinii is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with small, star-shaped, white flowers. It is native to Russia and is hardy in USDA zones 4-9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in the spring, but germination can be slow and erratic.
Where to Find Eritrichium kamelinii
Eritrichium kamelinii can be found in the mountains of eastern Siberia, from the Altai Mountains to the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Eritrichium kamelinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eritrichium kamelinii?
Eritrichium kamelinii
What type of plant is Eritrichium kamelinii?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Eritrichium kamelinii native to?
Russia
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
S.V. Ovczinnikova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ovczinnikova' in the authors string.