Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
carens
ID:
838156

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heenan

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 46: 96 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837491

Common Names

  • Carens Lobelia
  • Lobelia Carens
  • Carens

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Description

Lobelia carens (also called Lobelia carens, among many other common names) is an herbaceous species native to Central America. It has a single, upright, unbranched stem with a few leaves. The flowers are white with a yellow lip. It grows in humid, shady forests, often on the ground or in the understory of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia carens has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory ailments, such as asthma and bronchitis. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobelia carens has small, blue flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia carens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers and should be watered regularly. Pruning is not necessary.

Where to Find Lobelia carens

Lobelia carens is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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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