Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
tarsophora
ID:
816286

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seaton ex Greenm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 33: 489 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815620

Common Names

  • Tarsophorous Lobelia
  • Lobelia tarsophora
  • Tarsophorous Lobelia

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Description

Lobelia tarsophora (also called 'Tarsophorous Lobelia', 'Tarsophorous Blue Cardinal Flower', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It is found in moist woods, thickets, and stream banks. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and its flowers are deep blue with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia tarsophora is mainly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is known for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory ailments and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobelia tarsophora has bright blue flowers with a white throat, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia tarsophora is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be watered regularly. Deadheading spent blooms will promote more blooms.

Where to Find Lobelia tarsophora

Lobelia tarsophora can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Lobelia tarsophora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobelia tarsophora?

Lobelia tarsophora

What is the family of Lobelia tarsophora?

Campanulaceae

Where is Lobelia tarsophora found?

It is found in the mountains of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

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

Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.
Henry Eliason Seaton (1869-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seaton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:143923-1: Based on the initial data import