Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 27: 496 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830609
Common Names
- Codonopsis viridiflora
- Green-Flowered Bellflower
- Vine Bellflower
Description
Codonopsis viridiflora (also called Chinese bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white or pink flowers and a bell-shaped calyx. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea and is commonly found in moist meadows, grasslands, and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Codonopsis viridiflora is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Codonopsis viridiflora has small, bell-shaped, green flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Codonopsis viridiflora is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and will tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Codonopsis viridiflora
Codonopsis viridiflora is native to China.
Codonopsis viridiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Codonopsis viridiflora?
Codonopsis viridiflora
What is the common name of Codonopsis viridiflora?
Green-flowered Bellflower
What is the natural habitat of Codonopsis viridiflora?
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,