Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
caespitosus
ID:
922101

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.K.Mey.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Haussknechtia , Beih., 15: 154 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921436



Common Names

  • Edraianthus caespitosus
  • Caespitose Edraianthus
  • Caespitosus Bellflower


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Description

Edraianthus caespitosus (also called 'Tufted Edraianthus', among many other common names) is a species of plant native to the Balkans. It is a perennial herb, growing in meadows and grasslands. It has a rosette of basal leaves, and a single flower with a white or pinkish-white color. The flower has a yellow lip.

Uses & Benefits

Edraianthus caespitosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Edraianthus caespitosus are white and pink in color, with a yellow lip. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Edraianthus caespitosus can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers a well-draining potting mix that is high in organic matter. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Edraianthus caespitosus

Edraianthus caespitosus is native to Montenegro and can be found in the mountains of the Balkan Peninsula.

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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