Edraianthus australis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
832616
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wettst.) Lakušić
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Med. Checklist 1: 144 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000831951
Common Names
- Edraianthus Australis
- Southern Edraianthus
- Southern False Asphodel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Edraianthus australis (also called Southern Bellflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the bellflower family native to southeastern Europe. It is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a single flower head. It grows in moist, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Edraianthus australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Edraianthus australis has small, white to lavender flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Edraianthus australis is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky, grassy areas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring. The divisions should be planted immediately in the desired location.
Where to Find Edraianthus australis
Edraianthus australis can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Species in the Edraianthus genus
Edraianthus australis, Edraianthus dalmaticus, Edraianthus dinaricus, Edraianthus glisicii, Edraianthus graminifolius, Edraianthus hercegovinus, Edraianthus horvatii, Edraianthus intermedius, Edraianthus murbeckii, Edraianthus niveus, Edraianthus parnassicus, Edraianthus pumilio, Edraianthus serbicus, Edraianthus serpyllifolius, Edraianthus tenuifolius, Edraianthus wettsteinii, Edraianthus lakusicii, Edraianthus tarae, Edraianthus pilosulus, Edraianthus pulevicii, Edraianthus sutjeskae, Edraianthus caespitosus, Edraianthus pubescens, Edraianthus canescens, Edraianthus stankovicii,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-369179: Based on the initial data import
Richard Wettstein (1863-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wettst.' in the authors string.
Radomir Lakušić (1933-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lakušić' in the authors string.