Lobelia oxyphylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxyphylla
ID:
815892
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 418 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815226
Common Names
- Lobelia oxyphylla
- Sharp-leaved Lobelia
- Lobelia Oxyphylla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lobelia oxyphylla (also called Sharp-leaved Lobelia, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces small, pale blue flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, stream banks, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Lobelia oxyphylla 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 oxyphylla 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lobelia oxyphylla 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 oxyphylla
Lobelia oxyphylla can be found in South America.
Lobelia oxyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lobelia oxyphylla?
Lobelia oxyphylla
What is the common name of Lobelia oxyphylla?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Lobelia oxyphylla?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa
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-353210: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.