Eritrichium karavaevii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
karavaevii
ID:
677078
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ovczinnikova
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Turczaninowia 4(4): 29 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676410
Common Names
- Karavaevii Eritrichium
- Eritrichium Karavaevii
- Eritrichium Karavaevii Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eritrichium karavaevii (also called Karavaev's eritrichium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to Russia and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eritrichium karavaevii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eritrichium karavaevii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eritrichium karavaevii 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 karavaevii
Eritrichium karavaevii can be found in the mountains of eastern Siberia, from the Altai Mountains to the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Eritrichium karavaevii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eritrichium karavaevii?
Eritrichium karavaevii
What type of plant is Eritrichium karavaevii?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Eritrichium karavaevii 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2797804: Based on the initial data import
S.V. Ovczinnikova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ovczinnikova' in the authors string.