Status:
valid
Authors:
Thulin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 7: 262 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000819553
Common Names
- Wahlenbergia petraea
- Petraean Wahlenbergia
- Petraean Bluebell
Description
Wahlenbergia petraea (also called Rock 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 rocky areas and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Wahlenbergia petraea is a popular garden plant with its small, white, bell-shaped flowers. It is often used as a groundcover in gardens, and its foliage is often used in flower arrangements. It is also a popular choice for rock gardens, borders, and as a container plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Wahlenbergia petraea is a white, 5-petalled corolla with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid, and smooth. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wahlenbergia petraea can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in light, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Wahlenbergia petraea
Wahlenbergia petraea is native to Tanzania and can be found in the Eastern Arc Mountains.
Wahlenbergia petraea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wahlenbergia petraea?
Wahlenbergia petraea
What type of plant is Wahlenbergia petraea?
Herb
Where is Wahlenbergia petraea native to?
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,