Callianthemum kernerianum

Callianthemum kernerianum is a perennial.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Callianthemum kernerianum 11.1 History 11.2 Callianthemum kernerianum in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Callianthemum kernerianum was already described by Josef Franz Freyn but it was not until 1888 that the name was validly published by Anton Joseph Kerner.

[edit] Taxonomy

Callianthemum kernerianum is a species in the genus Callianthemum which contains 14 species and belongs to the family of the Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The perennials grow to a height of approximately 0,2 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Callianthemum kernerianum has imparipinnate leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are many-petaled. The plants bloom from May to June. The flowers are arranged solitary.

The fruits are nutlets.

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[edit] Distribution

Callianthemum kernerianum is native to the Italian south Alps.

[edit] Cultivation

Callianthemum kernerianum prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures down to -23,3º C. It grows best in pebbly, loamy soil that is moist.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Callianthemum kernerianum

[edit] History

[edit] Callianthemum kernerianum in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Callianthemum kernerianumfr:Callianthemum kernerianum