Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
aberdarica
ID:
814840

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr. & T.C.E.Fr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 16: 403 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814174



Common Names

  • Lobelia aberdarica
  • Aberdarica Lobelia
  • Aberdarica Lobelia


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Description

Lobelia aberdarica (also called Aberdare Lobelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a short stem and blue flowers. It is native to Africa and is found in moist soils, along streams, and in open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia aberdarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant fragrance and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobelia aberdarica has small, blue-violet flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia aberdarica is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of up to 30 cm. It prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions taken in summer. The divisions should be taken from young, healthy plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Lobelia aberdarica

Lobelia aberdarica is native to the eastern United States and Canada.

Lobelia aberdarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobelia aberdarica?

Lobelia aberdarica

What is the common name of Lobelia aberdarica?

Aberdare Lobelia

What is the family of Lobelia aberdarica?

Campanulaceae

Species in the Lobelia genus

Lobelia arnhemiaca, Lobelia assurgens, Lobelia alsinoides, Lobelia alticaulis, Lobelia amoena, Lobelia aquaemontis, Lobelia anatina, Lobelia appendiculata, Lobelia angulata, Lobelia acuminata, Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia anceps, Lobelia adnexa, Lobelia acutidens, Lobelia agrestis, Lobelia aguana, Lobelia aquatica, Lobelia archboldiana, Lobelia ardisiandroides, Lobelia viridiflora, Lobelia vanreenensis, Lobelia villosa, Lobelia victoriensis, Lobelia wilmsiana, Lobelia yuccoides, Lobelia yucatana, Lobelia xongorolana, Lobelia xalapensis, Lobelia vagans, Lobelia canbyi, Lobelia capillifolia, Lobelia cardinalis, Lobelia bridgesii, Lobelia brigittalis, Lobelia bryophila, Lobelia camporum, Lobelia burttii, Lobelia cacuminis, Lobelia caeciliae, Lobelia caerulea, Lobelia caledoniana, Lobelia morogoroensis, Lobelia acrochila, Lobelia calochlamys, Lobelia ritabeaniana, Lobelia thuliniana, Lobelia tripartita, Lobelia guatemalensis, Lobelia zelayensis, Lobelia macdonaldii,

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-352225: Based on the initial data import
Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
Thore Christian Elias Fries (1886-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.E.Fr.' in the authors string.