Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
udzungwensis
ID:
816837

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thulin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 59: 190 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816171

Common Names

  • Lobelia udzungwensis
  • Udzungwa Lobelia
  • Udzungwa Lobelia Plant

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Description

Lobelia udzungwensis (also called Udzungwa Lobelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern African countries of Tanzania and Malawi. It is a low-growing plant, typically reaching heights of up to 6 inches, with small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia udzungwensis is a small shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive, glossy green leaves and produces small blue flowers. It is also used to make hedges and windbreaks, and can be used as a groundcover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobelia udzungwensis has small, blue flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia udzungwensis is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division in spring or summer. Sow the seeds in a pot filled with a mixture of sand and peat moss and keep them moist. The seeds should germinate in about 4-6 weeks. Division can be done by carefully digging up the plant and dividing the roots into smaller clumps.

Where to Find Lobelia udzungwensis

Lobelia udzungwensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Lobelia udzungwensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobelia udzungwensis?

Lobelia udzungwensis

What is the common name of Lobelia udzungwensis?

Udzungwa Lobelia

What is the natural habitat of Lobelia udzungwensis?

Montane forests

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-354077: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.