Status:
valid
Authors:
F.K.Mey.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Haussknechtia , Beih., 15: 156 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921453
Common Names
- Edraianthus pubescens
- Pubescens Edraianthus
- Pubescens Bellflower
Description
Edraianthus pubescens (also called 'Hairy 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 pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Edraianthus pubescens 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Edraianthus pubescens is a perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the root ball.
Where to Find Edraianthus pubescens
Edraianthus pubescens is native to the Balkans and can be found in rocky areas and dry scrublands.
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,