Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
laurentioides
ID:
815986

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27: 196 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815320

Common Names

  • Laurentioides Lobelia
  • Laurentioides Bluebells
  • Laurentioides Cardinal Flower

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Description

Lobelia laurentioides (also called 'Laurent's Lobelia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and savannas. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 1 m tall, with opposite, lanceolate leaves and small, blue-purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia laurentioides is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and as an antispasmodic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobelia laurentioides has a bright blue flower with a white throat. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia laurentioides 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 laurentioides

Lobelia laurentioides can be found in South America.

Lobelia laurentioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobelia laurentioides?

Lobelia laurentioides

What is the natural habitat of Lobelia laurentioides?

Lobelia laurentioides is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the uses of Lobelia laurentioides?

Lobelia laurentioides is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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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