Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
capillifolia
ID:
814930

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 362 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814264

Common Names

  • Lobelia capillifolia
  • Capillifolia
  • Hair-like Lobelia

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Description

Lobelia capillifolia (also called Hair-leaf Lobelia, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the bellflower family. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it is found in the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open woods, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia capillifolia 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

The flower of Lobelia capillifolia is blue in color and has a bell-like shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia capillifolia is a small evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Lobelia capillifolia

Lobelia capillifolia can be found in moist woodlands, meadows, and prairies in the eastern United States and Canada.

Lobelia capillifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobelia capillifolia?

Lobelia capillifolia

What is the common name of Lobelia capillifolia?

Capillifolia

What is the family of Lobelia capillifolia?

Campanulaceae

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,

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