Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
gentilis
ID:
827917

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kovanda

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 3: 407 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000827251

Common Names

  • Gentilis Campanula
  • Gentilis Bellflower
  • Gentilis Harebell

Searching for Campanula gentilis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Campanula gentilis (also called Gentile Bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has an upright habit and produces blue bell-shaped flowers. It grows in rocky areas, meadows and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Campanula gentilis is an ornamental plant that is often used in flower beds, borders, and rock gardens. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including coughs, colds, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campanula gentilis 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.

Searching for Campanula gentilis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Campanula gentilis is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.

Where to Find Campanula gentilis

Campanula gentilis can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Campanula gentilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campanula gentilis?

Campanula gentilis

What is the common name of Campanula gentilis?

Gentile Bellflower

What is the optimal growing environment for Campanula gentilis?

Campanula gentilis 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-364681: Based on the initial data import
Miloslav Kovanda (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kovanda' in the authors string.