Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Sm. ex Hook.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. 8: t. 762 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000827506
Common Names
- Jacobaea Bellflower
- Tall Bellflower
- Alpine Bellflower
Description
Campanula jacobaea (also called 'Jacob's Bellflower', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white to blue-violet flowers and a height of up to 30 cm. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky places, grasslands, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Campanula jacobaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campanula jacobaea has bell-shaped, white flowers with purple veins and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, pale green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campanula jacobaea is a perennial herb with a rhizome. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is moderately frost tolerant.
Where to Find Campanula jacobaea
Campanula jacobaea is native to Europe, including the UK, France, and Germany. It is also found in parts of Asia, including Turkey, Iran, and Afghanistan.
Campanula jacobaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campanula jacobaea?
Campanula jacobaea
What is the common name of Campanula jacobaea?
Jacob's bellflower
What type of plant is Campanula jacobaea?
Perennial
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,