Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
816405

Status:
valid

Authors:
McVaugh & Huft

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 11(2): 66 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815739

Common Names

  • Occidentalis Lobelia
  • Lobelia Occidentalis
  • Lobelia

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Description

Lobelia occidentalis (also called Western Lobelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in moist to wet forests, swamps, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia occidentalis is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to North America. It has small, white flowers and is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It is also known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a great addition to any garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobelia occidentalis has small blue flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia occidentalis is a perennial plant that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It is propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in spring or autumn. When propagating by division, divide the plant in spring or autumn and replant the divisions in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lobelia occidentalis

Lobelia occidentalis is native to the western United States, from California to Texas and north to Wyoming and Montana.

Lobelia occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobelia occidentalis?

Lobelia occidentalis

What type of plant is Lobelia occidentalis?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the USDA hardiness zone of Lobelia occidentalis?

4-9

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-353676: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.
Michael J. Huft (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huft' in the authors string.