Status:
valid
Authors:
Riedl
Source:
ksu
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr. 13(4): 198 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361478
Common Names
- Lindelofia campanulata
- Bell-shaped Lindelofia
- Campanulate Lindelofia
Synonyms
- Cynoglossum campanulatum (Riedl) Greuter & Stier [unknown]
Description
Lindelofia campanulata (also called campanulate Lindelofia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to temperate Asia. It has a prostrate habit and grows to a height of 5-20 cm. It has small, white flowers with five petals and grows in dry habitats, such as grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lindelofia campanulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and bronchitis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lindelofia campanulata are yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and 8-10 yellow petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lindelofia campanulata is an annual herb that can be propagated from seed. To propagate, sow the seeds in a pot with well-draining soil and keep it in a warm, sunny spot. Water the seeds regularly until they germinate and begin to grow.
Where to Find Lindelofia campanulata
Lindelofia campanulata is native to South Africa.
Lindelofia campanulata FAQ
What are the common names of Lindelofia campanulata?
Campanulate Lindelofia
What is the natural habitat of Lindelofia campanulata?
It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
What is the flower color of Lindelofia campanulata?
The flowers of Lindelofia campanulata are usually white or pale pink in color.
Species in the Lindelofia genus
Lindelofia olgae,
Lindelofia longipedicellata,
Lindelofia capusii,
Lindelofia campanulata,
Lindelofia platycalyx,
Lindelofia micrantha,
Lindelofia stylosa,
Lindelofia anchusoides,
Lindelofia tschimganica,
Lindelofia longiflora,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,