Status:
valid
Authors:
A.DC.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 367 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814924
Common Names
- Lobelia Reinwardtiana
- Reinwardtiana Lobelia
- Lobelia Lobelia
Description
Lobelia reinwardtiana (also called Reinwardt's Lobelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has lance-shaped leaves and produces small, blue flowers. It is found in moist woods and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Lobelia reinwardtiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as asthma, bronchitis, and inflammation.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lobelia reinwardtiana var. megalantha W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes
Lobelia reinwardtiana var. reinwardtiana
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lobelia reinwardtiana has a white or pale blue flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lobelia reinwardtiana is an evergreen perennial that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Lobelia reinwardtiana
Lobelia reinwardtiana is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Lobelia reinwardtiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lobelia reinwardtiana?
Lobelia reinwardtiana
What is the family of Lobelia reinwardtiana?
Campanulaceae
What is the natural habitat of Lobelia reinwardtiana?
Forests in Mexico
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,