Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
specularioides
ID:
829678

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Notes Pl. Crit. : 41 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829013

Common Names

  • Campanula Specularioides
  • Mirror Bellflower
  • Alpine Bellflower

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Description

Campanula specularioides (also called 'Specularioides Bellflower', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a tall, slender stem with bell-shaped, blue-violet flowers. It grows in rocky, grassy, and sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Campanula specularioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract bees and other beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campanula specularioides 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 specularioides is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in cooler climates and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Campanula specularioides

Campanula specularioides can be found in the western United States and Canada, growing in moist meadows and open woods.

Campanula specularioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campanula specularioides?

Campanula specularioides

What is the common name of Campanula specularioides?

Specularioides Bellflower

What is the natural habitat of Campanula specularioides?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-366396: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.