Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
aridicola
ID:
820241

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Australia 3: 1377 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000819575

Common Names

  • Wahlenbergia aridicola
  • Aridicola Wahlenbergia
  • Aridicola Bluebell

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Description

Wahlenbergia aridicola (also called Arid Wahlenbergia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that is native to Australia and New Zealand. It has small, white flowers with four petals and grows in dry areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Wahlenbergia aridicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to stabilize soil on slopes and embankments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wahlenbergia aridicola is a white to pale blue, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single, linear cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wahlenbergia aridicola is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate moderate drought and is frost tolerant.

Where to Find Wahlenbergia aridicola

Wahlenbergia aridicola is found in South Africa, in the Northern and Western Cape Provinces.

Wahlenbergia aridicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wahlenbergia aridicola?

Wahlenbergia aridicola

What is the common name of Wahlenbergia aridicola?

Aridicola

What is the family of Wahlenbergia aridicola?

Campanulaceae

Species in the Wahlenbergia genus

Wahlenbergia krebsii, Wahlenbergia brehmeri, Wahlenbergia tibestica, Wahlenbergia thulinii, Wahlenbergia celata, Wahlenbergia orae, Wahlenbergia scopella, Wahlenbergia oxyphylla, Wahlenbergia sphaerica, Wahlenbergia songeana, Wahlenbergia silenoides, Wahlenbergia sessiliflora, Wahlenbergia serpentina, Wahlenbergia rupestris, Wahlenbergia scottii, Wahlenbergia schistacea, Wahlenbergia schlechteri, Wahlenbergia schwackeana, Wahlenbergia saxicola, Wahlenbergia subtilis, Wahlenbergia undulata, Wahlenbergia tumida, Wahlenbergia tuberosa, Wahlenbergia tsaratananae, Wahlenbergia transvaalensis, Wahlenbergia tortilis, Wahlenbergia tomentosula, Wahlenbergia stricta, Wahlenbergia squamifolia, Wahlenbergia squarrosa, Wahlenbergia stellarioides, Wahlenbergia subumbellata, Wahlenbergia subaphylla, Wahlenbergia subfusiformis, Wahlenbergia subpilosa, Wahlenbergia subrosulata, Wahlenbergia roxburghii, Wahlenbergia preissii, Wahlenbergia polytrichifolia, Wahlenbergia polyclada, Wahlenbergia polycephala, Wahlenbergia pinnata, Wahlenbergia pinifolia, Wahlenbergia pilosa, Wahlenbergia peruviana, Wahlenbergia persimilis, Wahlenbergia pauciflora, Wahlenbergia constricta, Wahlenbergia tenuis, Wahlenbergia papuana,

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-357332: Based on the initial data import
Peter J. Smith (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Sm.' in the authors string.