Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
sumatrana
ID:
816343

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Notul. Nat. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 47: 9 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815677

Common Names

  • Sumatran Lobelia
  • Lobelia Sumatrana
  • Lobelia

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Description

Lobelia sumatrana (also called 'Sumatran Lobelia', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has small, ovate leaves and produces blue flowers with a yellow center. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia sumatrana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, asthma, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobelia sumatrana has small blue flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia sumatrana is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant looking its best.

Where to Find Lobelia sumatrana

Lobelia sumatrana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Lobelia sumatrana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobelia sumatrana?

Lobelia sumatrana

What is the common name of Lobelia sumatrana?

Sumatran Lobelia

What is the natural habitat of Lobelia sumatrana?

Mountainous regions of Sumatra

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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