Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
serratifolia
ID:
1322200

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 40: 50 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334654

Common Names

  • Lobelia Serratifolia
  • Serratifolia Orchid
  • Lobelia Orchid

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Description

Lobelia serratifolia (also called Serrated lobelia, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with small white flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia serratifolia is a plant used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lobelia serratifolia are blue and have four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Lobelia serratifolia

Lobelia serratifolia can be found in India.

Lobelia serratifolia FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Lobelia serratifolia?

Lobelia serratifolia is native to Central America.

What type of soil is best for Lobelia serratifolia?

Lobelia serratifolia prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

How much sunlight does Lobelia serratifolia need?

Lobelia serratifolia prefers full sun to partial shade.

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

Willem Jan Jacobus Oswald de Wilde (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.de Wilde' in the authors string.
Brigitta Emma Elisabeth Duyfjes (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duyfjes' in the authors string.