Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
mekongensis
ID:
828523

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels ex C.Y.Wu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Rep. Yunnan Trop. Subtrop. Fl. Res. Inst. 1: 58 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000827857

Common Names

  • Campanula mekongensis
  • Mekongensis Campanula
  • Campanula

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Description

Campanula mekongensis (also called Mekong Bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long stem with white or purple bell-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Campanula mekongensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used for cut flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Campanula mekongensis is a bell-shaped, blue-violet flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campanula mekongensis is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root clump. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a seed tray. Seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division of the root clump should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Campanula mekongensis

Campanula mekongensis can be found in the mountains of Vietnam and Laos.

Campanula mekongensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campanula mekongensis?

Campanula mekongensis

What is the common name of Campanula mekongensis?

Mekong Bellflower

What is the family of Campanula mekongensis?

Campanulaceae

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-365253: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.