Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
abyssinica
ID:
830069

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 32: 116 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829404



Common Names

  • Canarina Abyssinica
  • Abyssinian Canarybells
  • Abyssinian Trumpetflower


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Description

Canarina abyssinica (also called Abyssinian bellflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky places, cliffs, and gorges. It is an evergreen perennial with a rosette of basal leaves and upright stems bearing bell-shaped blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Canarina abyssinica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Canarina abyssinica has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canarina abyssinica is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Canarina abyssinica

Canarina abyssinica is native to Ethiopia.

Canarina abyssinica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canarina abyssinica?

Canarina abyssinica

What is the family of Canarina abyssinica?

Campanulaceae

What is the common name of Canarina abyssinica?

Abyssinian Canary Bellflower

Species in the Canarina genus

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-366763: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.