Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
sutjeskae
ID:
922091

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lakušić

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 28: 603 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921426

Common Names

  • Edraianthus sutjeskae
  • Sutjeskae Edraianthus
  • Sutjeskae Bellflower

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Description

Edraianthus sutjeskae (also called the Sutjeska Edraianthus, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to the Balkan Peninsula. It is a small, perennial herb, with small, white flowers and long, thin leaves. It grows in moist, grassy areas, and is found at elevations of 1000-2000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Edraianthus sutjeskae 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 sutjeskae 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 sutjeskae

Edraianthus sutjeskae 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-466960: Based on the initial data import
Radomir Lakušić (1933-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lakušić' in the authors string.