Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
myrtifolia
ID:
828604

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 11: 69 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000827938

Common Names

  • Campanula myrtifolia
  • Myrtifolia Campanula
  • Myrtifolia Bellflower

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Description

Campanula myrtifolia (also called Myrtle-leaved Bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Caucasus Mountains in Eastern Europe. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single, upright stem that bears bell-shaped, blue-violet flowers. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campanula myrtifolia has bell-shaped, blue flowers. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campanula myrtifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rootstock. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Campanula myrtifolia

Campanula myrtifolia can be found in the mountains of the Alps, from France to Austria.

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-365326: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.