Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
samothracica
ID:
829438

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Degen) Greuter & Burdet

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 11: 40 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000828773

Common Names

  • Samothracica Campanula
  • Campanula samothracica
  • Samothracica Bellflower

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Description

Campanula samothracica (also called Samothrace bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with white or pink flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Campanula samothracica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Campanula samothracica sub. sporadum (Halácsy) Greuter & Burdet
Campanula samothracica sub. samothracica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campanula samothracica has bell-shaped flowers that are usually blue or purple in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campanula samothracica is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings taken in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Campanula samothracica

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

Campanula samothracica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campanula samothracica?

Campanula samothracica

What is the common name of Campanula samothracica?

Samothrace Bellflower

What is the natural habitat of Campanula samothracica?

Rocky slopes, grasslands, and scrubland

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-366160: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Árpád von Degen (1866-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Degen' in the authors string.
Hervé Maurice Burdet (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burdet' in the authors string.