Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
lycopodioides
ID:
820382

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr. & Brehmer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 53: 91 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000819716

Common Names

  • Wahlenbergia lycopodioides
  • Clubmoss-like Bellflower
  • Clubmoss-like Wahlenbergia

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Description

Wahlenbergia lycopodioides (also called Clubmoss-like 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 lycopodioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wahlenbergia lycopodioides 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Wahlenbergia lycopodioides is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and should be kept in a warm, sunny position until they have rooted.

Where to Find Wahlenbergia lycopodioides

Wahlenbergia lycopodioides is found in South Africa, Swaziland, and Lesotho.

Wahlenbergia lycopodioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wahlenbergia lycopodioides?

Wahlenbergia lycopodioides

What is the common name of Wahlenbergia lycopodioides?

Lycopodioides Bluebell

What is the natural habitat of Wahlenbergia lycopodioides?

It is found in dry open forests, woodlands, and heathlands in Australia.

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-357462: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Georg Baptist Alexander von Brehmer (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brehmer' in the authors string.