Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
proctorii
ID:
836638

Status:
valid

Authors:
Argent & P.Wilkie

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. 192: 158 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835973

Common Names

  • Proctorii Lobelia
  • Lobelia proctorii
  • Proctorii Lobelia

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Description

Lobelia proctorii (also called Proctor's lobelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Campanulaceae family. It is native to Jamaica. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia proctorii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lobelia proctorii is blue, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia proctorii is a species of orchid native to Mexico. It is a small, delicate species with white flowers. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a variety of conditions. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly, but not too often. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Lobelia proctorii

Lobelia proctorii is native to Jamaica and can be found in moist, sandy soils.

Lobelia proctorii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobelia proctorii?

Lobelia proctorii

What is the common name of Lobelia proctorii?

Proctor's Lobelia

What is the natural habitat of Lobelia proctorii?

Tropical rainforests of 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-373247: Based on the initial data import
Graham Charles George Argent (1941-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Argent' in the authors string.
Peter Wilkie: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilkie' in the authors string.