Lobelia volcanica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
volcanica
ID:
815417
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.J.Ayers
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 15: 317 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814751
Common Names
- Volcanic Lobelia
- Volcanic Lobelia Plant
- Lobelia Volcanica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lobelia volcanica (also called 'Volcanic Lobelia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Campanulaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It is found in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lobelia volcanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lobelia volcanica is blue and tubular, with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are short and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lobelia volcanica is a small, herbaceous perennial, growing up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Lobelia volcanica
Lobelia volcanica can be found in Mexico.
Lobelia volcanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lobelia volcanica?
Lobelia volcanica
What is the common name of Lobelia volcanica?
Lobelia volcanica
Where is Lobelia volcanica found?
Lobelia volcanica is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Japan.
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-352774: Based on the initial data import
Tina J. Ayers (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.J.Ayers' in the authors string.