Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
hederacea
ID:
815853

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 8: 212 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815187

Common Names

  • Lobelia hederacea
  • Ivy-leaved Lobelia
  • Lobelia Hederacea

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Description

Lobelia hederacea (also called Ivy-Leaved Lobelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Campanulaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia hederacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lobelia hederacea 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia hederacea is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun to part shade. It is best propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It can be grown from seed sown in the fall or spring. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Lobelia hederacea

Lobelia hederacea can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Lobelia hederacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobelia hederacea?

Lobelia hederacea

What is the common name of Lobelia hederacea?

Ivy-leaved Lobelia

What is the natural habitat of Lobelia hederacea?

Lobelia hederacea is native to North America, from Canada to Mexico

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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