Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
campanuliflora
ID:
369310

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

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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.

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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 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,

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