Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
oreadum
ID:
828692

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 3: 107 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000828026

Common Names

  • Campanula oreadum
  • Oreadum Campanula
  • Oreadum Bellflower

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Description

Campanula oreadum (also called Oread Bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the mountains of Greece and Turkey. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, tall stem with a bell-shaped purple flower. It grows in rocky, grassy areas and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campanula oreadum has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campanula oreadum is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or cuttings in spring or early summer. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Campanula oreadum

Campanula oreadum can be found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and Italy.

Campanula oreadum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campanula oreadum?

Campanula oreadum

What is the family of Campanula oreadum?

Campanulaceae

What is the common name of Campanula oreadum?

Mountain Bellflower

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-365411: 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.