Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
columnaris
ID:
827617

Status:
valid

Authors:
Contandr., Quézel & Zaffran

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 120: 333 (1973 publ. 1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000826951



Common Names

  • Campanula columnaris
  • Columnar Bellflower
  • Columnar Harebell


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Description

Campanula columnaris (also called Columnar Bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 30 cm tall, with blue-violet flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in rocky habitats, such as cliffs, and is often found in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Campanula columnaris is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Campanula columnaris is a bell-shaped, blue-violet bloom with white stripes. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are short, thin, and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campanula columnaris is a hardy perennial that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best to divide the plants in the spring or fall when they are actively growing. Seeds can be sown in the spring and should be lightly covered with soil. The seeds should be kept moist and should germinate in 10-14 days.

Where to Find Campanula columnaris

Campanula columnaris is native to the mountains of the Caucasus region, and can be found in the wild in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia.

Campanula columnaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campanula columnaris?

Campanula columnaris

What is the family of Campanula columnaris?

Campanulaceae

What is the common name of Campanula columnaris?

Columnar Bellflower

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-364401: Based on the initial data import
Pierre Quézel (1926-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quézel' in the authors string.
Jacques Zaffran (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zaffran' in the authors string.
Juliette Contandriopoulos (1922-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Contandr.' in the authors string.