Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
dregeana
ID:
816213

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 371 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815547



Common Names

  • Drege's Lobelia
  • Drege Lobelia
  • Drege's Lobelia


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Description

Lobelia dregeana (also called African Lobelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, blue flowers and grows in moist, wooded areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia dregeana is mainly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is known for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory ailments and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Lobelia dregeana has a bright pink flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia dregeana is a perennial herb that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring. The seed should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before planting. The seedlings should be planted in a sunny location and kept well-watered until established.

Where to Find Lobelia dregeana

Lobelia dregeana is native to South Africa, and can be found in moist, shady areas. It is also found in parts of Zimbabwe and Mozambique.

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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