Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
hongiana
ID:
1318449

Status:
valid

Authors:
Q.F.Wang & G.W.Hu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 95:30:00. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330903



Common Names

  • Lobelia Hongiana
  • Hongiana Lobelia
  • Hong's Lobelia


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Description

Lobelia hongiana (also called Hong's Lobelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to China. It is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and is often found growing in the understory.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia hongiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobelia hongiana has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia hongiana is a perennial herb that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Lobelia hongiana

Lobelia hongiana is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Lobelia hongiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobelia hongiana?

Lobelia hongiana

What is the growth habit of Lobelia hongiana?

It is a perennial herb with a creeping habit.

What is the flowering season of Lobelia hongiana?

It flowers from late spring to early summer.

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

Qing Feng Wang (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.F.Wang' in the authors string.
Guang Wan Hu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.W.Hu' in the authors string.