Wahlenbergia longisquamifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longisquamifolia
ID:
820372
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brehmer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 53: 119 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000819706
Common Names
- Wahlenbergia longisquamifolia
- Long-scaled Bellflower
- Long-scaled Wahlenbergia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Wahlenbergia longisquamifolia (also called Long-scaled Bluebell, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It is found in grassland, shrubland, and open woodlands. It has a creeping habit, with small, narrow, oval-shaped leaves and blue flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Wahlenbergia longisquamifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in the production of herbal teas, which are believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wahlenbergia longisquamifolia has white or pink flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Wahlenbergia longisquamifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Wahlenbergia longisquamifolia
Wahlenbergia longisquamifolia is found in South Africa, Swaziland, and Lesotho.
Wahlenbergia longisquamifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wahlenbergia longisquamifolia?
Wahlenbergia longisquamifolia
What is the common name of Wahlenbergia longisquamifolia?
Long-scaled Wahlenbergia
Where does Wahlenbergia longisquamifolia grow?
It is native to South Africa
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-357453: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Georg Baptist Alexander von Brehmer (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brehmer' in the authors string.