Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sch.Bip. ex Klatt) B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 54 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069330
Common Names
- Aetheolaena Campanulata
- Campanulate Aetheolaena
- Campanulate Winged-Fruit Aetheolaena
Description
Aetheolaena campanulata (also called Campanula, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in high-altitude, wet grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Aetheolaena campanulata is a plant native to the Himalayas and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, headaches, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aetheolaena campanulata has small white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are hairy, with opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aetheolaena campanulata is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Aetheolaena campanulata
Aetheolaena campanulata can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Aetheolaena campanulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aetheolaena campanulata?
Aetheolaena campanulata
What is the common name of Aetheolaena campanulata?
Bellflower
What is the natural habitat of Aetheolaena campanulata?
Grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands
Species in the Aetheolaena genus
Aetheolaena senecioides,
Aetheolaena patens,
Aetheolaena lingulata,
Aetheolaena mochensis,
Aetheolaena caldasensis,
Aetheolaena ledifolia,
Aetheolaena loesneri,
Aetheolaena pichinchensis,
Aetheolaena campanulata,
Aetheolaena mojandensis,
Aetheolaena otophora,
Aetheolaena subinvolucrata,
Aetheolaena involucrata,
Aetheolaena hypoleuca,
Aetheolaena heterophylla,
Aetheolaena doryphylla,
Aetheolaena decipiens,
Aetheolaena rosana,
Aetheolaena cuencana,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,