Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
floridana
ID:
827872

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson ex A.Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. N. Amer. 2(1): 13 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000827206

Common Names

  • Campanula floridana
  • Florida Bellflower
  • Southern Bellflower

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Description

Campanula floridana (also called Florida bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to the southeastern United States. 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 floridana is an ornamental plant that is commonly used in gardens and flower beds. Its leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have a calming effect.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campanula floridana has a bell-shaped flower with five pointed lobes and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campanula floridana 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 floridana

Campanula floridana is native to the southeastern United States, and can be found in the wild in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.

Campanula floridana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campanula floridana?

Campanula floridana

What is the common name of Campanula floridana?

Florida Bellflower

What is the optimal growing environment for Campanula floridana?

Campanula floridana 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-364639: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.