Status:
valid
Authors:
(Beck) Surina & D.Lakušić
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 34: 606 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917695
Common Names
- Edraianthus pilosulus
- Hairy Edraianthus
- Hairy Bellflower
Description
Edraianthus pilosulus (also called Hairy Edraianthus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the Balkans, from Serbia to Greece. It grows in rocky, grassy habitats and is a small to medium-sized terrestrial plant, with a stem up to 20 cm long.
Uses & Benefits
Edraianthus pilosulus is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive and fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Edraianthus pilosulus is white and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thick and fleshy.
Cultivation and Propagation
Edraianthus pilosulus is a species of bellflower native to Croatia. It can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is done through division of the plant or by seed.
Where to Find Edraianthus pilosulus
Edraianthus pilosulus is native to the temperate regions of Europe. It can be found in the meadows and grasslands of the Balkan Peninsula.
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
Dmitar Lakušić: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Lakušić' in the authors string.
Boštjan Surina: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Surina' in the authors string.