Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
flexuosa
ID:
816184

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 7(2): 379. 1839 [late Dec 1839]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815518

Common Names

  • Flexuous Lobelia
  • Flexuosa Lobelia
  • Flexuous Lobelia

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Description

Lobelia flexuosa (also called African Lobelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, blue flowers and grows in moist, wooded areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia flexuosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make tea.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lobelia flexuosa sub. intermedia (Hemsl.) Lammers
Lobelia flexuosa sub. flexuosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobelia flexuosa has bright blue flowers with a white throat, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia flexuosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Lobelia flexuosa

Lobelia flexuosa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Lobelia flexuosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobelia flexuosa?

Lobelia flexuosa

What is the common name of Lobelia flexuosa?

Flexuosa

What is the family of Lobelia flexuosa?

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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