Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
hypnodes
ID:
815877

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Wimm. ex McVaugh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 24: 698 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815211

Common Names

  • Lobelia hypnodes
  • Mossy Lobelia
  • Lobelia Hypnodes

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Description

Lobelia hypnodes (also called Mossy Lobelia, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces small, pale blue flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, stream banks, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia hypnodes is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and as an antispasmodic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lobelia hypnodes is a deep blue-violet color, with a five-lobed corolla and a long, slender tube. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, slender stem and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia hypnodes is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a well-drained soil and cover lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate in 7-14 days. Once the seedlings are established, thin to the desired spacing.

Where to Find Lobelia hypnodes

Lobelia hypnodes can be found in South America.

Lobelia hypnodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobelia hypnodes?

Lobelia hypnodes

What is the common name of Lobelia hypnodes?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Lobelia hypnodes?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of 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-353197: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.
Franz Elfried Wimmer (1881-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Wimm.' in the authors string.