Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
kalobaensis
ID:
815055

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Wimm. ex Thulin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 3: 374 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814389

Common Names

  • Lobelia Kalobaensis
  • Kaloban Lobelia
  • Kalobaensis Lobelia

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Description

Lobelia kalobaensis (also called Kaloban Lobelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Campanulaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is an annual herb that grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia kalobaensis has been used for medicinal purposes, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobelia kalobaensis has small, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The flowers are usually white or pale blue in color. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia kalobaensis 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 kalobaensis

Lobelia kalobaensis is native to South Africa and can be found in parts of the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.

Lobelia kalobaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobelia kalobaensis?

Lobelia kalobaensis

What is the common name of Lobelia kalobaensis?

Kaloba's Lobelia

What is the natural habitat of Lobelia kalobaensis?

Mesic hammocks and wet prairies

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-352438: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Franz Elfried Wimmer (1881-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Wimm.' in the authors string.