Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
coelestis
ID:
823239

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 5: 173 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000822573



Common Names

  • Celestial Acioa
  • Celestial Acioa
  • Adenophora Coelestis


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Description

Adenophora coelestis (also called 'Celestial Ladybells', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to eastern Asia. It has bright green, lance-shaped leaves and produces bell-shaped, pink flowers. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil and is often found in meadows, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Adenophora coelestis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenophora coelestis has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenophora coelestis is a hardy, deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Adenophora coelestis

Adenophora coelestis is native to China and can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Adenophora coelestis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenophora coelestis?

Adenophora coelestis

What type of plant is Adenophora coelestis?

A flowering plant

What is the common name of Adenophora coelestis?

Celestial ladybells

Species in the Adenophora genus

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,

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-360222: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.