Lobelia flexicaulis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flexicaulis
ID:
815776
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rzed. & Calderón
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 55: 35 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815110
Common Names
- Flexicaulis Lobelia
- Flexicaulis Lobelia Plant
- Lobelia Flexicaulis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lobelia flexicaulis (also called Flexible-Stemmed Lobelia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has a dense crown of leaves, with ovate-lanceolate leaves that are dark green and glossy on the upper surface and pale green and slightly hairy on the underside. It is found in humid tropical forests, often in areas with sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Lobelia flexicaulis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lobelia flexicaulis is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Lobelia flexicaulis is a perennial flowering plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer, and the cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Lobelia flexicaulis
Lobelia flexicaulis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Lobelia flexicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lobelia flexicaulis?
Lobelia flexicaulis
What is the common name of Lobelia flexicaulis?
Flexicaulis Lobelia
What is the natural habitat of Lobelia flexicaulis?
Lobelia flexicaulis is found in the tropical rainforests of 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-353103: Based on the initial data import
Jerzy Rzedowski (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzed.' in the authors string.
Graciela Calderón (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Calderón' in the authors string.