Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
upembensis
ID:
820153

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thulin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. Upsal. 21(1): 184 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000819487

Common Names

  • Wahlenbergia upembensis
  • Umpemba Bluebell
  • Umpemba Wahlenbergia

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Description

Wahlenbergia upembensis (also called 'Upe Bluebell', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb, with blue-purple flowers, native to Africa. It grows in heathland, woodland and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Wahlenbergia upembensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wahlenbergia upembensis has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wahlenbergia upembensis is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Wahlenbergia upembensis should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Wahlenbergia upembensis

Wahlenbergia upembensis is native to Tanzania and can be found in the Eastern Arc Mountains.

Wahlenbergia upembensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wahlenbergia upembensis?

Wahlenbergia upembensis

What is the common name of Wahlenbergia upembensis?

Upembensis

What is the family of Wahlenbergia upembensis?

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-357230: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.