Status:
valid
Authors:
Thulin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 3: 376 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814393
Common Names
- Lobelia Paludigena
- Marsh Lobelia
- Paludigena Lobelia
Description
Lobelia paludigena (also called Marsh Lobelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a creeping habit and produces small, blue flowers. It is typically found in wet, marshy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lobelia paludigena has been used for medicinal purposes, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lobelia paludigena has small, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The flowers are usually white or pale blue in color. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lobelia paludigena can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Lobelia paludigena
Lobelia paludigena is native to Central America and can be found in wet, montane forests at elevations of 1000-3000 meters.
Lobelia paludigena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lobelia paludigena?
Lobelia paludigena
What is the common name of Lobelia paludigena?
Marsh Lobelia
What is the natural habitat of Lobelia paludigena?
Mesic hammocks and wet prairies
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,