Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
ovina
ID:
815893

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Wimm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 106 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815227

Common Names

  • Lobelia ovina
  • Woolly Lobelia
  • Lobelia Ovina

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Description

Lobelia ovina (also called 'Woolly 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 ovina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lobelia ovina is a deep blue-violet color, with a five-lobed corolla and a long, slender tube. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, slender stem and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia ovina is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a well-drained soil and cover lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate in 7-14 days. Once the seedlings are established, thin to the desired spacing.

Where to Find Lobelia ovina

Lobelia ovina can be found in South America.

Lobelia ovina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobelia ovina?

Lobelia ovina

What is the natural habitat of Lobelia ovina?

Lobelia ovina is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the uses of Lobelia ovina?

Lobelia ovina 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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