Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
scrobiculata
ID:
815528

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Wimm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 276b: 514 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814862

Common Names

  • Lobelia scrobiculata
  • Hairy-stemmed Lobelia
  • Blue Lobelia

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Description

Lobelia scrobiculata (also called Scrobiculate Lobelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It grows in forests, along roadsides and in hedges.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia scrobiculata 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

Flower: Blue flowers with a sweet fragrance. Seed: Small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Have a single stem and are covered in small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia scrobiculata is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Lobelia scrobiculata

Lobelia scrobiculata can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Lobelia scrobiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobelia scrobiculata?

Lobelia scrobiculata

What is the common name of Lobelia scrobiculata?

Scrobiculate lobelia

What is the natural habitat of Lobelia scrobiculata?

Forests and woodlands

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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