Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
nanum
ID:
677128

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrad. ex Gaudin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Fl. Helv. 2: 57. 1828 [Jun 1828]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676460



Common Names

  • Dwarf Saxifrage
  • Alpine Saxifrage
  • Mountain Saxifrage


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Synonyms

  • Lappula nana Caruel [unknown]
  • Myosotis hacquetii D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Myosotis nana L. [unknown]
  • Myosotis terglovensis Hacq. [unknown]
  • Omphalodes nana (Schrad. ex Gaudin) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Eritrichium hacquetii W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Eritrichium tergloviense Endl. ex Putt. [unknown]
  • Eritrichium nanum nanum [unknown]
  • Myosotis nana Vill. [unknown]
  • Myosotis pauciflora Vitman [unknown]

Description

Eritrichium nanum (also called Dwarf eritrichium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes, and has small, ovate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eritrichium nanum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eritrichium nanum var. argenteum (W.Wight) I.M.Johnst.
Eritrichium nanum sub. jankae (Simonk.) Jáv.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eritrichium nanum 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 nanum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with small, star-shaped, white flowers. It is native to the western United States 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 nanum

Eritrichium nanum can be found in the mountains of Europe.

Eritrichium nanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eritrichium nanum?

Eritrichium nanum

What type of plant is Eritrichium nanum?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Eritrichium nanum native to?

North America

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-2797851: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.
Jean-François-Aimé-Philippe Gaudin (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaudin' in the authors string.