Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
afganica
ID:
827063

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pomel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mat. Fl. Atl. 1: 257 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000826397

Common Names

  • Campanula Afganica
  • Afghan Bellflower
  • Afghan Harebell

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Description

Campanula afganica (also called Afghan Bellflower, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Central Asia. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and bell-shaped, blue-violet flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Campanula afganica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pains.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Campanula afganica is a bell-shaped, blue flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campanula afganica is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F).

Where to Find Campanula afganica

Campanula afganica can be found in Afghanistan.

Campanula afganica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campanula afganica?

Campanula afganica

What is the common name of Campanula afganica?

Afghan Bellflower

Where is Campanula afganica found?

Central and South America

Species in the Campanula genus

Campanula pamphylica, Campanula acutiloba, Campanula afganica, Campanula afra, Campanula aghrica, Campanula aizoides, Campanula aizoon, Campanula ajugifolia, Campanula akgulii, Campanula akhdarensis, Campanula alaskana, Campanula alata, Campanula alata, Campanula albanica, Campanula aldanensis, Campanula alliariifolia, Campanula alpestris, Campanula alphonsii, Campanula alpina, Campanula alsinoides, Campanula amasiae, Campanula americana, Campanula anchusiflora, Campanula andina, Campanula andrewsii, Campanula angustiflora, Campanula antalyensis, Campanula antilibanotica, Campanula aparinoides, Campanula argentea, Campanula argyrotricha, Campanula ariana, Campanula aristata, Campanula armena, Campanula arvatica, Campanula asperuloides, Campanula atlantis, Campanula aurita, Campanula austroxinjiangensis, Campanula autraniana, Campanula axillaris, Campanula baborensis, Campanula balfourii, Campanula barbata, Campanula baumgartenii, Campanula bayerniana, Campanula bellidifolia, Campanula bertolae, Campanula betonicifolia, Campanula betulifolia,

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-363860: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Pomel (1821-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pomel' in the authors string.