Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
candollei
ID:
820254

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tuyn

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Fl. Males. 6: 114 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000819588

Common Names

  • Wahlenbergia candollei
  • Candolle's Wahlenbergia
  • Candolle's Bluebell

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Description

Wahlenbergia candollei (also called Candolle's Bellflower, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial herb found in South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. It is found in rocky areas, grassland, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Wahlenbergia candollei 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 candollei 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 candollei is a perennial herb that 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 healthy plants and placed in a moist medium. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Wahlenbergia candollei

Wahlenbergia candollei is found in South Africa, in the Western and Eastern Cape Provinces.

Wahlenbergia candollei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wahlenbergia candollei?

Wahlenbergia candollei

What is the common name of Wahlenbergia candollei?

Bluebell

What is the natural habitat of Wahlenbergia candollei?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky areas, grasslands, and open woodlands

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-357345: Based on the initial data import
P. Tuyn: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tuyn' in the authors string.