Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
lycica
ID:
828430

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kit Tan & Sorger

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 155: 96 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000827764

Common Names

  • Campanula lycica
  • Lycian Bellflower
  • Lycia Bellflower

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Description

Campanula lycica (also called Lycian Bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long stem with white or purple bell-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Campanula lycica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campanula lycica has bell-shaped, blue flowers. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campanula lycica is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is also self-seeding and can spread quickly.

Where to Find Campanula lycica

Campanula lycica can be found in the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe, including Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

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-365164: Based on the initial data import
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.
Friederike Sorger (1914-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sorger' in the authors string.