Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
incurva
ID:
828150

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aucher ex A.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 464 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000827484

Common Names

  • Incurved Bellflower
  • Tall Bellflower
  • Alpine Bellflower

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Description

Campanula incurva (also called Curved 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 incurva is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campanula incurva has bell-shaped, white flowers with purple veins and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, pale green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campanula incurva is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When growing from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Campanula incurva should be grown in full sun to partial shade and kept moist.

Where to Find Campanula incurva

Campanula incurva is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil and Argentina.

Campanula incurva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campanula incurva?

Campanula incurva

What is the common name of Campanula incurva?

Curved Bellflower

What type of plant is Campanula incurva?

Perennial

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-364901: Based on the initial data import
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.
Pierre Martin Rémi Aucher-Éloy (1792-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aucher' in the authors string.