Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
alpinus
ID:
674891

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 630 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000674223



Common Names

  • Alpine Flax
  • Mountain Flax
  • Alpine Erinus


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Description

Erinus alpinus (also called Alpine Erinus, among many other common names) is a low-growing, annual herbaceous plant with small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to Europe, and is typically found in moist, shady alpine areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erinus alpinus is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is often used as a ground cover in gardens, as well as for erosion control. It is also used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erinus alpinus has small white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erinus alpinus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It is drought tolerant once established, but will need regular watering during the first year. It can be pruned back in the spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Erinus alpinus

Erinus alpinus is native to the southeastern United States, from Florida to Louisiana.

Erinus alpinus FAQ

What are the common names of Erinus alpinus?

Common names of Erinus alpinus include African Daisy, African Daisy Bush, and African Daisy Tree.

What is the growth rate of Erinus alpinus?

The growth rate of Erinus alpinus is slow to moderate.

What is the optimal soil type for Erinus alpinus?

The optimal soil type for Erinus alpinus is well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil.

Species in the Erinus genus

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802227-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].