Lobelia hypsibata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypsibata
ID:
815875
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Wimm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 56: 349 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815209
Common Names
- Lobelia hypsibata
- High-growing Lobelia
- Lobelia Hypsibata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lobelia hypsibata (also called High 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 hypsibata 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 hypsibata is a 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lobelia hypsibata 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 hypsibata
Lobelia hypsibata can be found in South America.
Lobelia hypsibata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lobelia hypsibata?
Lobelia hypsibata
What is the common name of Lobelia hypsibata?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Lobelia hypsibata?
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-353195: Based on the initial data import
Franz Elfried Wimmer (1881-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Wimm.' in the authors string.