Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
827138

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 164 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000826472

Common Names

  • Americana Campanula
  • Americana Bellflower
  • Americana Starflower

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Description

Campanula americana (also called Americana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae. It is an herb with white or pink flowers and is native to North America. It is found in alpine meadows at elevations of 1000-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Campanula americana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campanula americana has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campanula americana can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade, in moist but well-drained soil. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C.

Where to Find Campanula americana

Campanula americana can be found in North America.

Campanula americana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campanula americana?

Campanula americana

What is the natural habitat of Campanula americana?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

What is the size of Campanula americana?

It can reach a height of up to 1.5 meters.

Species in the Campanula genus

Campanula pamphylica, Campanula acutiloba, Campanula afganica, Campanula afra, Campanula aghrica, Campanula aizoides, Campanula aizoon, Campanula ajugifolia, Campanula akgulii, Campanula akhdarensis, Campanula alaskana, Campanula alata, Campanula alata, Campanula albanica, Campanula aldanensis, Campanula alliariifolia, Campanula alpestris, Campanula alphonsii, Campanula alpina, Campanula alsinoides, Campanula amasiae, Campanula americana, Campanula anchusiflora, Campanula andina, Campanula andrewsii, Campanula angustiflora, Campanula antalyensis, Campanula antilibanotica, Campanula aparinoides, Campanula argentea, Campanula argyrotricha, Campanula ariana, Campanula aristata, Campanula armena, Campanula arvatica, Campanula asperuloides, Campanula atlantis, Campanula aurita, Campanula austroxinjiangensis, Campanula autraniana, Campanula axillaris, Campanula baborensis, Campanula balfourii, Campanula barbata, Campanula baumgartenii, Campanula bayerniana, Campanula bellidifolia, Campanula bertolae, Campanula betonicifolia, Campanula betulifolia,

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,

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