Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
campanuloides
ID:
817173

Status:
valid

Authors:
L'Hér. ex Aiton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Michauxia : i (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816507



Common Names

  • Michauxia campanuloides
  • Campanuloides Michauxia
  • Michauxia campanuloides


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Description

Michauxia campanuloides (also called 'Bellflower', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small bell-shaped white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Michauxia campanuloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Michauxia campanuloides is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Michauxia campanuloides is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Michauxia campanuloides

Michauxia campanuloides is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Michauxia campanuloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Michauxia campanuloides?

Michauxia campanuloides

What is the common name of Michauxia campanuloides?

Bellflower

What is the natural habitat of Michauxia campanuloides?

It is native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe

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-354382: Based on the initial data import
Charles Louis L'Héritier de Brutelle (1746-1800): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L'Hér.' in the authors string.
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.