Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
lithophila
ID:
913946

Status:
valid

Authors:
Senterre & Cast.-Campos

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Novon 18: 379 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913281

Common Names

  • Lobelia lithophila
  • Rock Lobelia
  • Mountain Lobelia

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Description

Lobelia lithophila (also called 'Rock Lobelia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in the southern United States. It has a low-growing, spreading habit with small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in rocky, open areas and is found in the southeastern United States.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia lithophila is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lobelia lithophila is white with a yellow center and has five petals. The seed is round and black with a white center. The seedlings are small and have white leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia lithophila is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark, perlite, or sphagnum moss. Water the plant regularly, but allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Lobelia lithophila

Lobelia lithophila is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Lobelia lithophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobelia lithophila?

Lobelia lithophila

What is the common name of Lobelia lithophila?

Lithophila Lobelia

Where can Lobelia lithophila be found?

East Asia

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-458233: Based on the initial data import
Gonzalo Castillo-Campos (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cast.-Campos' in the authors string.
Bruno Senterre (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Senterre' in the authors string.