Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 932 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814634
Common Names
- Lobelia zeylanica
- Ceylon Lobelia
- Blue Lobelia
Description
Lobelia zeylanica (also called Ceylon Lobelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Sri Lanka. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal raceme of flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Lobelia zeylanica is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has fragrant, blue-violet flowers that bloom in the summer and can be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also a popular plant for container gardens, as it can be easily grown in pots and other containers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Lobelia zeylanica flower is a small, blue bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lobelia zeylanica is a perennial plant native to Sri Lanka. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed, division or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings can be taken in summer.
Where to Find Lobelia zeylanica
Lobelia zeylanica is native to Sri Lanka and can be found in moist, shady forests at elevations of 500-1,000 meters.
Lobelia zeylanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lobelia zeylanica?
Lobelia zeylanica
What is the natural habitat of Lobelia zeylanica?
Woodland, meadows, and grasslands
What is the flowering period of Lobelia zeylanica?
June to August
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,