Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. : 253 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830572
Common Names
- Codonopsis ovata
- Ovate Codonopsis
- Chinese Bellflower
Description
Codonopsis ovata (also called Oval Bellflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Campanulaceae family. It is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea. It is a perennial herb, growing to a height of 30–60 cm. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate, 3–7 cm long and 1–3 cm wide.
Uses & Benefits
Codonopsis ovata is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine. It is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fatigue, digestive problems, and respiratory issues. It is also used as an antioxidant and to boost the immune system. Non-medicinal uses include as a food source and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Codonopsis ovata has small, bell-shaped, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Codonopsis ovata is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Codonopsis ovata
Codonopsis ovata is native to China.
Codonopsis ovata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Codonopsis ovata?
Codonopsis ovata
What is the common name of Codonopsis ovata?
Ovate Bellflower
What is the natural habitat of Codonopsis ovata?
It is native to China, Japan, and Korea
Species in the Codonopsis genus
Codonopsis affinis,
Codonopsis alpina,
Codonopsis argentea,
Codonopsis benthamii,
Codonopsis bhutanica,
Codonopsis bragaensis,
Codonopsis bulleyana,
Codonopsis canescens,
Codonopsis cardiophylla,
Codonopsis chimiliensis,
Codonopsis chlorocodon,
Codonopsis clematidea,
Codonopsis cordifolioidea,
Codonopsis deltoidea,
Codonopsis farreri,
Codonopsis foetens,
Codonopsis gracilis,
Codonopsis henryi,
Codonopsis hongii,
Codonopsis inflata,
Codonopsis javanica,
Codonopsis kawakamii,
Codonopsis lanceolata,
Codonopsis meleagris,
Codonopsis micrantha,
Codonopsis microtubulosa,
Codonopsis obtusa,
Codonopsis ovata,
Codonopsis pilosula,
Codonopsis purpurea,
Codonopsis rotundifolia,
Codonopsis subglobosa,
Codonopsis subscaposa,
Codonopsis subsimplex,
Codonopsis thalictrifolia,
Codonopsis tsinlingensis,
Codonopsis tubulosa,
Codonopsis ussuriensis,
Codonopsis viridiflora,
Codonopsis viridis,
Codonopsis macrophylla,
Codonopsis bomiensis,
Codonopsis hemisphaerica,
Codonopsis reflexa,
Codonopsis campanulata,
Codonopsis lixianica,
Codonopsis elliptica,
Codonopsis gongshanica,
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,