Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
calochlamys
ID:
814982

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Donn.Sm.) Wilbur

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Sida 14: 562 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814316

Common Names

  • Lobelia Calochlamys
  • Calochlamys Lobelia
  • Lobelia Calochlamys

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Description

Lobelia calochlamys (also called Calochlamys Lobelia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a creeping habit and can reach up to 2.4 m in height. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate to lanceolate in shape. This plant is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, and in wet and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia calochlamys is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobelia calochlamys has small, star-shaped flowers with five petals that range in color from white to pink. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia calochlamys is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a moist, well-draining medium. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Lobelia calochlamys

Lobelia calochlamys is native to the eastern United States and Canada.

Lobelia calochlamys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobelia calochlamys?

Lobelia calochlamys

What is the natural habitat of Lobelia calochlamys?

It is native to Mexico.

What is the growth habit of Lobelia calochlamys?

It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height.

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-352357: Based on the initial data import
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.
Robert Lynch Wilbur (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilbur' in the authors string.