Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 165 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000828416
Common Names
- Campanula rapunculoides
- Rapunculoides Campanula
- Campanula Rapunculoides
Description
Campanula rapunculoides (also called 'creeping bellflower', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Campanulaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It is a perennial herb with blue flowers, and can reach up to 30 cm in height.
Uses & Benefits
Campanula rapunculoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a cut flower.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Campanula rapunculoides sub. cordifolia (K.Koch) Damboldt
Campanula rapunculoides sub. rapunculoides
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Campanula rapunculoides has white or pale blue flowers, and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Campanula rapunculoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and to divide the plant in the fall. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).
Where to Find Campanula rapunculoides
Campanula rapunculoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Campanula rapunculoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Campanula rapunculoides?
Campanula rapunculoides
What is the common name of Campanula rapunculoides?
Creeping Bellflower
What is the natural habitat of Campanula rapunculoides?
Mountain meadows and rocky slopes
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,