Edraianthus serpyllifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serpyllifolius
ID:
832665
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.DC.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 449 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832000
Common Names
- Serpyllifolius Edraianthus
- Edraianthus serpyllifolius
- Serpyllifolius Star Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Edraianthus serpyllifolius (also called Thyme-leaved Bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with small, bell-shaped flowers, native to the mountains of the Balkans. It is found in rocky, grassy and open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Edraianthus serpyllifolius is used as a groundcover, in rock gardens, and as an accent plant in perennial borders. It is also used as a container plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Edraianthus serpyllifolius has small, star-shaped flowers with five white petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and have narrow, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Edraianthus serpyllifolius 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 serpyllifolius
Edraianthus serpyllifolius can be found in the mountains of the Balkans and in the Carpathian Mountains.
Edraianthus serpyllifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Edraianthus serpyllifolius?
Edraianthus serpyllifolius
What is the common name of Edraianthus serpyllifolius?
Thyme-leaved Bellflower
What type of soil does Edraianthus serpyllifolius prefer?
Well-drained, sandy soil
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-369223: Based on the initial data import
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.