Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
linearifolia
ID:
1332596

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Y.Hong

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pan-Himalaya 47: 236 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345050



Common Names

  • Adenophora Linearifolia
  • Linearifolia Adenophora
  • Linearifolia Ladybell


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Description

Adenophora linearifolia (also called the linear-leaved adenophora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the mountains of East Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a blue, five-petalled flower. It grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes at altitudes of 2,000-4,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Adenophora linearifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenophora linearifolia has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are round and black. The seedlings have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenophora linearifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We recommend covering the soil with a mulch of well-rotted manure or compost in winter.

Where to Find Adenophora linearifolia

Adenophora linearifolia is found in China.

Adenophora linearifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenophora linearifolia?

Adenophora linearifolia

What is the common name of Adenophora linearifolia?

Ladybells

What is the family of Adenophora linearifolia?

Campanulaceae

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

De Yuan Hong (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Y.Hong' in the authors string.