Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
giberroa
ID:
815117

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 465 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814451

Common Names

  • Lobelia Giberroa
  • Giberro's Lobelia
  • Giberroa Lobelia

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Description

Lobelia giberroa (also called 'Giberro's Lobelia', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with blue flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia giberroa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lobelia giberroa is blue and tubular, with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia giberroa is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a seed tray filled with a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be placed in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Lobelia giberroa

Lobelia giberroa is native to Central America and can be found in wet, montane forests at elevations of 1000-3000 meters.

Lobelia giberroa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobelia giberroa?

Lobelia giberroa

What is the family of Lobelia giberroa?

Campanulaceae

What is the common name of Lobelia giberroa?

Giberro's Lobelia

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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