Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
sancta
ID:
815586

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thulin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 34: 815 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814920

Common Names

  • Lobelia sancta
  • Holy Lobelia
  • Blue Lobelia

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Description

Lobelia sancta (also called Holy 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 sancta 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lobelia sancta 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia sancta 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 sancta

Lobelia sancta can be found in Mexico.

Lobelia sancta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobelia sancta?

Lobelia sancta

What is the family of Lobelia sancta?

Campanulaceae

What is the natural habitat of Lobelia sancta?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-352929: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.