Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
damascena
ID:
827673

Status:
valid

Authors:
Labill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Syr. 5: 7 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000827007

Common Names

  • Campanula damascena
  • Damascus Bellflower
  • Damascus Harebell

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Description

Campanula damascena (also called Damascus Bellflower, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a tall stem with bell-shaped white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Campanula damascena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campanula damascena has bell-shaped, deep blue flowers with white eyes. Its seeds are small, dark and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campanula damascena can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Campanula damascena

Campanula damascena is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in the wild in Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia.

Campanula damascena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campanula damascena?

Campanula damascena

What is the common name of Campanula damascena?

Damascus bellflower

What is the natural habitat of Campanula damascena?

It is found in rocky areas, dry meadows, and grassy slopes

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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