Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
quadrangularis
ID:
815668

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 562 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815002

Common Names

  • Lobelia Quadrangularis
  • Quadrangularis Lobelia
  • Lobelia Lobelia

Searching for Lobelia quadrangularis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Lobelia quadrangularis (also called Square-stemmed Lobelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem, with white to pink flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia quadrangularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance to drought and is often used to stabilize slopes and prevent soil erosion. It is also used as a source of timber and fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lobelia quadrangularis is a pale blue, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, light green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

Searching for Lobelia quadrangularis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia quadrangularis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lobelia quadrangularis

Lobelia quadrangularis can be found in the mountains of Mexico and Central America.

Lobelia quadrangularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobelia quadrangularis?

Lobelia quadrangularis

What is the common name of Lobelia quadrangularis?

Four-angled Lobelia

Where is Lobelia quadrangularis native to?

North America

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-353001: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.