Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
contracta
ID:
823252

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kitag.) J.Z.Qiu & D.Y.Hong

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 28: 399 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000822586

Common Names

  • Adenophora contracta
  • Contracted Adenophora
  • Contracted Adenophoro

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Description

Adenophora contracta (also called 'Contracted Ladybells', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to eastern Asia. It has bright green, lance-shaped leaves and produces bell-shaped, pink flowers. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil and is often found in meadows, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Adenophora contracta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenophora contracta has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenophora contracta is a hardy, deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Adenophora contracta

Adenophora contracta is native to China and can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Adenophora contracta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenophora contracta?

Adenophora contracta

What type of plant is Adenophora contracta?

A flowering plant

What is the common name of Adenophora contracta?

Contracted ladybells

Species in the Adenophora genus

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,

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-360234: Based on the initial data import
Masao Kitagawa (1910-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitag.' in the authors string.
De Yuan Hong (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Y.Hong' in the authors string.
Jun Zhuan Qiu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Z.Qiu' in the authors string.