Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
petrophila
ID:
828843

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rupr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 11: 212 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000828177

Common Names

  • Campanula petrophila
  • Petrophila Campanula
  • Campanula Petrophila

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Description

Campanula petrophila (also called Rock-Loving Campanula, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It has ovate leaves and blue-purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Campanula petrophila is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campanula petrophila has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centres. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped, hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campanula petrophila is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring and the seedlings should be transplanted in the fall. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Campanula petrophila

Campanula petrophila can be found in the mountains of Turkey.

Campanula petrophila FAQ

What is the common name of Campanula petrophila?

Rockloving Bellflower

What is the natural habitat of Campanula petrophila?

Grasslands and rocky slopes

What is the scientific name of Campanula petrophila?

Campanula petrophila

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,

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