Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
cleistogamoides
ID:
836545

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.G.Walsh & Albr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 17: 397 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835880

Common Names

  • Lobelia cleistogamoides
  • Cleistogamoides Lobelia
  • Cleistogamoide Lobelia

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Description

Lobelia cleistogamoides (also called Cleistogamous Lobelia, among many other common names) is an annual herb found in North America. It has a spreading habit and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate to narrowly elliptic. It is native to the United States and is found in open grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia cleistogamoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobelia cleistogamoides has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia cleistogamoides is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 1m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best achieved through cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a sheltered spot until they have rooted.

Where to Find Lobelia cleistogamoides

Lobelia cleistogamoides is native to South Africa.

Lobelia cleistogamoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobelia cleistogamoides?

Lobelia cleistogamoides

What is the common name of Lobelia cleistogamoides?

Cleistogamoides Lobelia

What is the natural habitat of Lobelia cleistogamoides?

Lobelia cleistogamoides is native to South Africa.

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-373142: Based on the initial data import
Neville Grant Walsh (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.G.Walsh' in the authors string.
David Edward Albrecht (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Albr.' in the authors string.