Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
sulawesiensis
ID:
921549

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lammers

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Blumea 56: 221 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920884

Common Names

  • Lobelia Sulawesiensis
  • Sulawesiensis Lobelia
  • Sulawesi Lobelia

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Description

Lobelia sulawesiensis (also called Sulawesi's Lobelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Indonesia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia sulawesiensis is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens and greenhouses. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and flowers used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobelia sulawesiensis has white flowers with yellow and purple stripes. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia sulawesiensis is a perennial herb that grows in clumps and can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Lobelia sulawesiensis

Lobelia sulawesiensis is native to Indonesia and is found in the tropical forests of Sulawesi.

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-466430: Based on the initial data import
Thomas G. Lammers (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lammers' in the authors string.