Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
gaoligongshanica
ID:
1332604

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Y.Hong

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pan-Himalaya 47: 269 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345058


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Description

Lobelia gaoligongshanica (also called the Gaoligongshan lobelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the mountains of East Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a blue, five-petalled flower. It grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes at altitudes of 2,000-4,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia gaoligongshanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobelia gaoligongshanica has small, blue flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are round and black. The seedlings have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia gaoligongshanica is a tropical perennial that prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Lobelia gaoligongshanica

Lobelia gaoligongshanica is found in China.

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

De Yuan Hong (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Y.Hong' in the authors string.