Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
villosum
ID:
677256

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ledeb.) Bunge

Source:
cmp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg Divers Savans 2: 531 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676588



Common Names

  • Hairy Saxifrage
  • Hairy Everlasting
  • Hairy Mountain-Avens


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Synonyms

  • Myosotis villosa Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Myosotis sibirica Nasarow [unknown]
  • Anchusa sericea Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Anchusa villosa Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Echinospermum sericeum Benth. [unknown]
  • Eritrichium basifixum C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Eritrichium kamtschaticum Kom. [unknown]
  • Eritrichium latifolium Rupr. [unknown]
  • Eritrichium nanum villosum (Ledeb.) Brand. [unknown]
  • Eritrichium villosum micranthum Kuvaev [unknown]
  • Eritrichium pauciflorum sajanense Malyschev [unknown]

Description

Eritrichium villosum (also called Hairy Forget-me-not, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Asia and the Himalayas. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows in rocky, alpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eritrichium villosum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that produces small white flowers. It is often used as a groundcover or in rock gardens. It is also drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also used in ornamental gardening and as a border plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eritrichium villosum sub. pulvinatum V.V.Petrovsky

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eritrichium villosum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eritrichium villosum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°F (-29°C). It is also deer and rabbit resistant.

Where to Find Eritrichium villosum

Eritrichium villosum is found in the mountains of Central Asia, including the Tian Shan Mountains and the Altai Mountains.

Eritrichium villosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eritrichium villosum?

Eritrichium villosum

What is the common name of Eritrichium villosum?

Alpine forget-me-not

What is the habitat of Eritrichium villosum?

Alpine meadows and rocky slopes

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-2797971: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.