Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilli
Source:
wcs
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 68: 87 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000827654
Common Names
- White-Flowered Bellflower
- White-Flowered Harebell
- White-Flowered Campanula
Description
Campanula leucantha (also called White-flowered bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has long, thin leaves and small white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Campanula leucantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campanula leucantha has bell-shaped flowers that are white or light blue in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have short stems and oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campanula leucantha is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is also self-seeding and can spread quickly.
Where to Find Campanula leucantha
Campanula leucantha can be found in the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe, including Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
Campanula leucantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campanula leucantha?
Campanula leucantha
What is the common name of Campanula leucantha?
White-flowered Bellflower
What is the natural habitat of Campanula leucantha?
Mountain meadows in the Caucasus region
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,