Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
erinus
ID:
827793

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 169 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000827127



Common Names

  • Campanula erinus
  • Erinus Bellflower
  • Erinus Harebell


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Description

Campanula erinus (also called Dwarf Bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and Eastern Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a tall, erect stem with white or pink flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Campanula erinus is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campanula erinus has bell-shaped, white or pale pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons and the first true leaves are ovate and toothed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campanula erinus is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1m in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Campanula erinus

Campanula erinus is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in the wild in Albania, Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey.

Campanula erinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campanula erinus?

Campanula erinus

What is the common name of Campanula erinus?

Fairy thimble

Where does Campanula erinus grow?

Campanula erinus is native to Europe and Asia.

Species in the Campanula genus

Campanula pamphylica, Campanula acutiloba, Campanula afganica, Campanula afra, Campanula aghrica, Campanula aizoides, Campanula aizoon, Campanula ajugifolia, Campanula akgulii, Campanula akhdarensis, Campanula alaskana, Campanula alata, Campanula alata, Campanula albanica, Campanula aldanensis, Campanula alliariifolia, Campanula alpestris, Campanula alphonsii, Campanula alpina, Campanula alsinoides, Campanula amasiae, Campanula americana, Campanula anchusiflora, Campanula andina, Campanula andrewsii, Campanula angustiflora, Campanula antalyensis, Campanula antilibanotica, Campanula aparinoides, Campanula argentea, Campanula argyrotricha, Campanula ariana, Campanula aristata, Campanula armena, Campanula arvatica, Campanula asperuloides, Campanula atlantis, Campanula aurita, Campanula austroxinjiangensis, Campanula autraniana, Campanula axillaris, Campanula baborensis, Campanula balfourii, Campanula barbata, Campanula baumgartenii, Campanula bayerniana, Campanula bellidifolia, Campanula bertolae, Campanula betonicifolia, Campanula betulifolia,

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

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