Status:
valid
Authors:
Rapini
Source:
cmp
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Taxon 55: 428 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368642
Common Names
- Bellflower Minaria
- Bellflower False Flax
- Bellflower Minaria
Description
Minaria campanuliflora (also called Bellflower Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America, Central America, and South America. It grows in moist to wet soils in open wetlands, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Minaria campanuliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Minaria campanuliflora is a small, white, five-petaled star-shaped flower. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Minaria campanuliflora is a perennial plant native to Africa. It is a low-growing plant with small, star-shaped flowers that range in color from white to pink. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a well-drained potting mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall by carefully digging up the plant and dividing the root ball into smaller pieces.
Where to Find Minaria campanuliflora
Minaria campanuliflora is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Minaria campanuliflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Minaria campanuliflora?
Minaria campanuliflora
What is the common name of Minaria campanuliflora?
Bell-flowered Minaria
What is the natural habitat of Minaria campanuliflora?
It is found in wetland habitats, such as swamps, marshes, and ponds
Species in the Minaria genus
Minaria abortiva,
Minaria acerosa,
Minaria polygaloides,
Minaria inconspicua,
Minaria bifurcata,
Minaria campanuliflora,
Minaria cordata,
Minaria decussata,
Minaria diamantinensis,
Minaria ditassoides,
Minaria semirii,
Minaria hemipogonoides,
Minaria refractifolia,
Minaria lourteigiae,
Minaria magisteriana,
Minaria micromeria,
Minaria monocoronata,
Minaria parva,
Minaria grazielae,
Minaria harleyi,
Minaria volubilis,
Minaria praetermissa,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata,
Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,