Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
boninensis
ID:
815356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koidz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Koisikav. 2: 19 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814690

Common Names

  • Lobelia boninensis
  • Bonin Lobelia
  • Blue Lobelia

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Description

Lobelia boninensis (also called Bonin Lobelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It has a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem, with white to pink flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia boninensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobelia boninensis has small, blue-violet flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have short, stout stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia boninensis is an annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be thinned to prevent overcrowding.

Where to Find Lobelia boninensis

Lobelia boninensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, from India to China and Japan.

Lobelia boninensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobelia boninensis?

Lobelia boninensis

What is the common name of Lobelia boninensis?

Lobelia boninensis

Where is Lobelia boninensis found?

Lobelia boninensis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Japan.

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,

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