Lobelia bequaertii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bequaertii
ID:
815372
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Rev. Zool. Bot. Africaines 8(Suppl. Bot.): 31 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814706
Common Names
- Bequaert's Lobelia
- Bequaert Lobelia
- Lobelia bequaertii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lobelia bequaertii (also called Bequaert's Lobelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem, with white to pink flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lobelia bequaertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide shade. It has been used medicinally to treat asthma, bronchitis, and other respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lobelia bequaertii has small, blue-violet flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have short, stout stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lobelia bequaertii is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in moist, well-drained soil. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Lobelia bequaertii
Lobelia bequaertii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula.
Lobelia bequaertii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lobelia bequaertii?
Lobelia bequaertii
What are the common names of Lobelia bequaertii?
Bequaert's Lobelia
Where is Lobelia bequaertii found?
It is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America
Species in the Lobelia genus
Lobelia arnhemiaca, Lobelia assurgens, Lobelia alsinoides, Lobelia alticaulis, Lobelia amoena, Lobelia aquaemontis, Lobelia anatina, Lobelia appendiculata, Lobelia angulata, Lobelia acuminata, Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia anceps, Lobelia adnexa, Lobelia acutidens, Lobelia agrestis, Lobelia aguana, Lobelia aquatica, Lobelia archboldiana, Lobelia ardisiandroides, Lobelia viridiflora, Lobelia vanreenensis, Lobelia villosa, Lobelia victoriensis, Lobelia wilmsiana, Lobelia yuccoides, Lobelia yucatana, Lobelia xongorolana, Lobelia xalapensis, Lobelia vagans, Lobelia canbyi, Lobelia capillifolia, Lobelia cardinalis, Lobelia bridgesii, Lobelia brigittalis, Lobelia bryophila, Lobelia camporum, Lobelia burttii, Lobelia cacuminis, Lobelia caeciliae, Lobelia caerulea, Lobelia caledoniana, Lobelia morogoroensis, Lobelia acrochila, Lobelia calochlamys, Lobelia ritabeaniana, Lobelia thuliniana, Lobelia tripartita, Lobelia guatemalensis, Lobelia zelayensis, Lobelia macdonaldii,
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-352732: Based on the initial data import
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.