Family: Orobanchaceae
Author: L.
Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 602 (1753)
Year: 1753
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Bartsia
Vegetable: False
Observations: Europe to NW. Siberia, Greenland to C. & E. Canada
Description
The Velvetbells, scientifically known as Bartsia alpina, is a captivating plant species cherished for its distinctive characteristics and extensive geographical presence. First described by the renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus in his seminal work “Species Plantarum” in 1753, Bartsia alpina has since fascinated botanists and plant enthusiasts alike.
Found across a wide range of regions, Velvetbells thrive from Europe to Northwestern Siberia, extending their presence from Greenland to Central and Eastern Canada. This broad distribution demonstrates the plant’s adaptability to various climates and terrains.
Belonging to the Orobanchaceae family, Velvetbells are part of a fascinating group of plants, many of which are known for their intricate relationships with other plants, often relying on them for nutrients. This shared characteristic makes Velvetbells especially interesting to study in the context of plant ecology and interspecies interactions.
Their common name, Velvetbells, perfectly encapsulates the plant’s allure, as it is noted for its velvety texture and bell-shaped flowers. These unique attributes not only contribute to the plant’s visual appeal but also play a role in its ecological interactions, attracting a variety of pollinators.
In summary, Bartsia alpina, or Velvetbells, is a remarkable plant species with a rich botanical history and a broad ecological footprint. Its adaptability and intriguing relationships within the plant kingdom make it a fascinating subject of study in the field of botany.
Common Names
Deu: alpenhelm, europäischer alpenhelm
Eng: velvetbells, alpine bartsia
Fra: bartsie alpine, bartsie des alpes
Sme: jeaggečáhput, gádderuosta
Swe: svarthö
Gla: bairtsia ailpeach
Cym: coch y llawr, gorudd y mynydd, llanc swil
En: Velvetbells, Alpine Bartsia
Ar: بارطشية ألبية
Bg: Алпийска язовка
Ca: Bàrtsia alpina
Cs: Lepnice alpská
Nl: Alpenhelm, Gewone Bartsia
Fi: Punakko, Pohjanpunakko
Fr: Bartsie alpine, Bartsie des Alpes
De: Alpen-Bartschie, Alpenhelm, Europäischer Alpenhelm, Bartschie, Braunhelm
Is: Smjörgras
It: Bartsia
Se: Jeaggečáhput, Gádderuosta
No: Svarttopp
Pl: Bartsja alpejska
Ru: Бартсия альпийская
Gd: Bairtsia Ailpeach
Sk: Bartsia alpínska
Sv: Svarthö
Uk: Бартсія альпійська
Cy: Gorudd y mynydd, Coch y Llawr, Llanc Swil
Synonyms
- Rhinanthus alpinus ((L.) Lam.)
- Bartsia transsilvanica (Gand.)
- Bartsia alpina var. jensenii (Lange)
- Bartsia alpina f. subimbricata (Bolzon)
- Bartsia urticoides (Gand.)
- Bartsia carnea (Griseb.)
- Bartsia parviflora (Charpent. ex Benth.)
- Alicosta alpina ((L.) Dulac)
- Alectorolophus erectus (Sterneck)
- Staehelinia alpina ((L.) Crantz)
Distribution
- Austria (native)
- Bulgaria (native)
- Czechoslovakia (native)
- Finland (native)
- France (native)
- Germany (native)
- Great Britain (native)
- Greenland (native)
- Iceland (native)
- Italy (native)
- Labrador (native)
- Newfoundland (native)
- North European Russi (native)
- Northwest Territorie (native)
- Norway (native)
- Nunavut (native)
- Ontario (native)
- Poland (native)
- Québec (native)
- Romania (native)
- Spain (native)
- Sweden (native)
- Switzerland (native)
- Ukraine (native)
- West Siberia (native)
- Yugoslavia (native)
Additional Images
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Flower
Taken Jun 14, 2022 by Judith W (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 10, 2018 by Aurelie Moerman (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 9, 2021 by Jacques Zuber (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 21, 2017 by Jorge Alves (cc-by-sa)
Taken Feb 7, 2018 by David Genney (cc-by-sa)
Leaf
Taken Jul 10, 2010 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 6, 2008 by Tela Botanica − Alain BIGOU (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 21, 2021 by pflanzenscan pflanzenscan (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 4, 2002 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 10, 2021 by Jacques Zuber (cc-by-sa)
Habit
Taken Jul 14, 2020 by Gjerdevik Kristine (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 9, 2021 by Jacques Zuber (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 10, 2021 by Jacques Zuber (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 11, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 15, 2022 by legro bob (cc-by-sa)
Fruit
Taken Aug 9, 2022 by Tristan Jaton-Maria (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 28, 2021 by Isa Isabelle Walgarth (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 9, 2022 by Tristan Jaton-Maria (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 30, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Florent BECK (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 19, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Ans GORTER (cc-by-sa)
Bark
Taken Jan 1, 1800 by Tela Botanica − Thierry Pernot (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 18, 2017 by Fabien Anthelme (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 26, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 11, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 12, 2022 by huy HO (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken Jul 15, 2010 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)
Taken Jul 9, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)
Taken Feb 18, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 19, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Ans GORTER (cc-by-sa)
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3170807)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:273085-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Bartsia alpina L.)
Specifications
Growth habit: Forb/herb
Growth
Ph maximum: 7.5
Ph minimum: 7.0
Light: 8
Atmospheric humidity: 8
Soil nutriments: 3