Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
portoricensis
ID:
815715

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 1: 453 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815049

Common Names

  • Lobelia portoricensis
  • Puerto Rican Lobelia
  • Porto Rican Lobelia

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Description

Lobelia portoricensis (also called Puerto Rican Lobelia, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to Puerto Rico. 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 portoricensis is used in traditional medicine for treating respiratory ailments, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Lobelia portoricensis flower is a small, pink flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a white center. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia portoricensis is an evergreen perennial that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Lobelia portoricensis

Lobelia portoricensis can be found in the mountains of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

Lobelia portoricensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobelia portoricensis?

Lobelia portoricensis

What is the common name of Lobelia portoricensis?

Puerto Rican Lobelia

Where is Lobelia portoricensis native to?

Caribbean

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,

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