Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
keniensis
ID:
828206

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thulin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 128: 350 (1975 publ. 1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000827540



Common Names

  • Kenyan Bellflower
  • Kenyan Harebell
  • Kenyan Campanula


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Description

Campanula keniensis (also called 'Kenyan Bellflower', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white to blue-violet flowers and a height of up to 30 cm. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky places, grasslands, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Campanula keniensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campanula keniensis has a bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings have long stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campanula keniensis is a perennial herb with a rhizome. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is moderately frost tolerant.

Where to Find Campanula keniensis

Campanula keniensis is native to East Africa.

Campanula keniensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campanula keniensis?

Campanula keniensis

What is the natural habitat of Campanula keniensis?

Rocky slopes and alpine meadows

What are the common names of Campanula keniensis?

Keniensis bellflower, Keniensis harebell

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-364952: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.