Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
expansa
ID:
827814

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rudolph

Source:
wcs

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St. Pétersbourg Hist. Acad. 4: 340 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000827148

Common Names

  • Campanula expansa
  • Spreading Bellflower
  • Giant Bellflower

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Description

Campanula expansa (also called Spreading bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces bell-shaped flowers in shades of blue, purple, or white. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Campanula expansa is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campanula expansa has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campanula expansa is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions should be taken in early summer.

Where to Find Campanula expansa

Campanula expansa is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in the wild in Albania, Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey.

Campanula expansa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campanula expansa?

Campanula expansa

What is the common name of Campanula expansa?

Spreading Bellflower

What is the optimal growing environment for Campanula expansa?

Campanula expansa prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

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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