Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
saxifragoides
ID:
829471

Status:
valid

Authors:
Doum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Compt. Rend. Assoc. Franç. Avancem. Sci. 27(2): 455 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000828806

Common Names

  • Saxifragoides Campanula
  • Campanula saxifragoides
  • Saxifragoides Bellflower

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Description

Campanula saxifragoides (also called Saxifragoides Bellflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky, dry habitats and is characterized by its bell-shaped, blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campanula saxifragoides has bell-shaped flowers that are usually white or blue in color. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campanula saxifragoides is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Campanula saxifragoides

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

Campanula saxifragoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campanula saxifragoides?

Campanula saxifragoides

What is the common name of Campanula saxifragoides?

Saxifragoides Bellflower

What is the natural habitat of Campanula saxifragoides?

Grassy slopes, rocky outcrops, 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,