Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
fusifolia
ID:
823286

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.N.Lee

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Bull. Korea Pl. Res. 4: 10 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000822620



Common Names

  • Adenophora fusifolia
  • Fusifolia Adenophora
  • Fusifolia


Searching for Adenophora fusifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Adenophora fusifolia (also called 'Spindle-leaved 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 fusifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adenophora fusifolia is a pink, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

Searching for Adenophora fusifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Adenophora fusifolia 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 fusifolia

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

Adenophora fusifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenophora fusifolia?

Adenophora fusifolia

What type of plant is Adenophora fusifolia?

A flowering plant

What is the common name of Adenophora fusifolia?

Spindle-leaved 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-360265: Based on the initial data import
Yong No Lee (1920-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.N.Lee' in the authors string.