Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
obtusa
ID:
831236

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nannf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 5: 28 (1929 publ. 1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830571

Common Names

  • Codonopsis obtusa
  • Obtuse Codonopsis
  • Chinese Bellflower

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Description

Codonopsis obtusa (also called Obtuse Bellflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Campanulaceae family. It is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea. It is a perennial herb, growing to a height of 30–60 cm. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate, 3–7 cm long and 1–3 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Codonopsis obtusa is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine. It is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fatigue, digestive problems, and respiratory issues. It is also used as an antioxidant and to boost the immune system. Non-medicinal uses include as a food source and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Codonopsis obtusa has small, bell-shaped, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Codonopsis obtusa is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Codonopsis obtusa

Codonopsis obtusa is native to China.

Codonopsis obtusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Codonopsis obtusa?

Codonopsis obtusa

What is the common name of Codonopsis obtusa?

Obtuse Bellflower

What is the natural habitat of Codonopsis obtusa?

It is native to China, Japan, and Korea

Species in the Codonopsis genus

Codonopsis affinis, Codonopsis alpina, Codonopsis argentea, Codonopsis benthamii, Codonopsis bhutanica, Codonopsis bragaensis, Codonopsis bulleyana, Codonopsis canescens, Codonopsis cardiophylla, Codonopsis chimiliensis, Codonopsis chlorocodon, Codonopsis clematidea, Codonopsis cordifolioidea, Codonopsis deltoidea, Codonopsis farreri, Codonopsis foetens, Codonopsis gracilis, Codonopsis henryi, Codonopsis hongii, Codonopsis inflata, Codonopsis javanica, Codonopsis kawakamii, Codonopsis lanceolata, Codonopsis meleagris, Codonopsis micrantha, Codonopsis microtubulosa, Codonopsis obtusa, Codonopsis ovata, Codonopsis pilosula, Codonopsis purpurea, Codonopsis rotundifolia, Codonopsis subglobosa, Codonopsis subscaposa, Codonopsis subsimplex, Codonopsis thalictrifolia, Codonopsis tsinlingensis, Codonopsis tubulosa, Codonopsis ussuriensis, Codonopsis viridiflora, Codonopsis viridis, Codonopsis macrophylla, Codonopsis bomiensis, Codonopsis hemisphaerica, Codonopsis reflexa, Codonopsis campanulata, Codonopsis lixianica, Codonopsis elliptica, Codonopsis gongshanica,

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,