Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
pringlei
ID:
815724

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 25: 157 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815058

Common Names

  • Lobelia pringlei
  • Pringle's Lobelia
  • Mexican Lobelia

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Description

Lobelia pringlei (also called Pringle's 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 pringlei has been used for medicinal purposes, such as treating respiratory ailments, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lobelia pringlei is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia pringlei 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 pringlei

Lobelia pringlei can be found in the mountains of Mexico and Central America.

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-353052: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.