Status:
valid
Authors:
Asch. & Schweinf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 1892: 173 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829410
Common Names
- Canarina Eminii
- Emin's Canarybells
- Emin's Trumpetflower
Description
Canarina eminii (also called Emin's bellflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky places, cliffs, and gorges. It is an evergreen perennial with a rosette of basal leaves and upright stems bearing bell-shaped blue flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Canarina eminii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Canarina eminii has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Canarina eminii is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Canarina eminii
Canarina eminii is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe, from Spain to the Balkans.
Canarina eminii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Canarina eminii?
Canarina eminii
What is the family of Canarina eminii?
Campanulaceae
What is the common name of Canarina eminii?
Emin's Canary Bellflower
Species in the Canarina genus
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,