Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
macrorhiza
ID:
828446

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Gay ex A.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Campan. : 302 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000827780

Common Names

  • Campanula macrorhiza
  • Long-rooted Bellflower
  • Large-rooted Bellflower

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Description

Campanula macrorhiza (also called Large-rooted 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 macrorhiza is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Campanula macrorhiza sub. catalanica (Podlech) Rivas Mart.
Campanula macrorhiza sub. gypsicola (Costa) Rivas Mart.
Campanula macrorhiza sub. macrorhiza

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campanula macrorhiza 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 macrorhiza is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root clump. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a seed tray. Seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division of the root clump should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Campanula macrorhiza

Campanula macrorhiza 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-365180: Based on the initial data import
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.
Jaques Étienne Gay (1786-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Gay' in the authors string.