Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
trachelium
ID:
829841

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 166 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829176

Common Names

  • Campanula Trachelium
  • Nettle-Leaved Bellflower
  • Nettleleaf Bellflower

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Description

Campanula trachelium (also called Nettle-leaved Bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with ovate leaves and white to pinkish-violet flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Campanula trachelium is an ornamental plant that is often used in rock gardens and flower beds. It is also used for ground cover and as a border plant. It is drought tolerant and can thrive in full sun or partial shade.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Campanula trachelium sub. athoa (Boiss. & Heldr.) Hayek
Campanula trachelium sub. mauritanica (Pomel) Quézel
Campanula trachelium sub. trachelium

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campanula trachelium has bell-shaped flowers with five petals and a long tube. The flowers are usually blue, purple, or white. The seeds are small and black and are contained in a capsule. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campanula trachelium is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed sown in a cold frame in spring.

Where to Find Campanula trachelium

Campanula trachelium is native to the mountains of the Caucasus region.

Campanula trachelium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campanula trachelium?

Campanula trachelium

What is the common name of Campanula trachelium?

Nettle-leaved Bellflower

Where is Campanula trachelium native to?

Europe

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,

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