Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
828676

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Nyman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 20: 113 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000828010

Common Names

  • Campanula occidentalis
  • Occidentalis Campanula
  • Occidentalis Bellflower

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Description

Campanula occidentalis (also called Western bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has long, thin leaves and small blue flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Campanula occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campanula occidentalis 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 occidentalis 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 occidentalis

Campanula occidentalis is native to the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.

Campanula occidentalis FAQ

What is the common name of Campanula occidentalis?

Western Bellflower

What is the natural habitat of Campanula occidentalis?

Grasslands and rocky slopes

What is the scientific name of Campanula occidentalis?

Campanula occidentalis

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-365398: Based on the initial data import
Yvonne Nyman (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Nyman' in the authors string.