Adenophora gmelinii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gmelinii
ID:
823288
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fisch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1823
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 6: 167 (1823)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000822622
Common Names
- Adenophora gmelinii
- Gmelinii Adenophora
- Gmelinii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adenophora gmelinii (also called 'Gmelin's 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 gmelinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Adenophora gmelinii sub. gmeliniiAdenophora gmelinii sub. hailinensis J.Z.Qiu & D.Y.Hong
Adenophora gmelinii sub. nystroemii J.Z.Qiu & D.Y.Hong
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Adenophora gmelinii 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adenophora gmelinii 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 gmelinii
Adenophora gmelinii is native to China and can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Adenophora gmelinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenophora gmelinii?
Adenophora gmelinii
What type of plant is Adenophora gmelinii?
A flowering plant
What is the common name of Adenophora gmelinii?
Gmelin's 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-360267: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.