Lobelia leucotos - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucotos
ID:
815039
Status:
valid
Authors:
Albr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 5: 706 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814373
Common Names
- Leucotos Lobelia
- White-spotted Lobelia
- Lobelia leucotos
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Lobelia leucotos (also called White-headed 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 leucotos has been used for medicinal purposes, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lobelia leucotos has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have small, ovate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lobelia leucotos can be propagated by division or seed. It is best to divide the plant in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Lobelia leucotos
Lobelia leucotos is native to South Africa and can be found in parts of the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.
Lobelia leucotos FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lobelia leucotos?
Lobelia leucotos
What is the natural habitat of Lobelia leucotos?
It is native to Mexico.
What is the growth habit of Lobelia leucotos?
It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height.
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-352423: Based on the initial data import
David Edward Albrecht (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Albr.' in the authors string.