Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
izuensis
ID:
823314

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Ohba & S.Watan.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 73: 81 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000822648



Common Names

  • Adenophora Izuensis
  • Izu Bellflower
  • Izu Ladybells


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Description

Adenophora izuensis (also called 'Izu 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 izuensis 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 izuensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenophora izuensis 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 izuensis

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

Adenophora izuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenophora izuensis?

Adenophora izuensis

What is the common name of Adenophora izuensis?

Izu Adenophora

What is the natural habitat of Adenophora izuensis?

Izu Islands, Japan

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-360292: Based on the initial data import
Sadamoto Watanabe (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watan.' in the authors string.
Hideaki Ohba (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohba' in the authors string.