Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
canariensis
ID:
830072

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Vatke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 38: 700 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829407



Common Names

  • Canarina Canariensis
  • Canary Canarybells
  • Canary Trumpetflower


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Description

Canarina canariensis (also called Canary 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 canariensis 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 canariensis has bright red, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Canarina canariensis 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 canariensis

Canarina canariensis is native to the Canary Islands.

Canarina canariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Canarina canariensis?

Canarina canariensis

What is the family of Canarina canariensis?

Campanulaceae

What is the common name of Canarina canariensis?

Canary Island 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-366766: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Vatke (1849-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vatke' in the authors string.