Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Deg. & I.Deg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 17: 270 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000819171
Common Names
- Trematolobelia Wimmeri
- Wimmeri
- Trematolobelia
Description
Trematolobelia wimmeri (also called Wimmer's Lobelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white to pale pink flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in dry scrub and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Trematolobelia wimmeri is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trematolobelia wimmeri is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trematolobelia wimmeri is a herbaceous, evergreen perennial that grows in moist, shady areas. It is easily propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a soil that is rich in organic matter and well-draining. It should be planted in a location that receives partial to full shade and is protected from strong winds. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer.
Where to Find Trematolobelia wimmeri
Trematolobelia wimmeri can be found in the Caribbean, from the Bahamas to Trinidad and Tobago.
Trematolobelia wimmeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trematolobelia wimmeri?
Trematolobelia wimmeri
What is the common name of Trematolobelia wimmeri?
Wimmer's Trematolobelia
What is the natural habitat of Trematolobelia wimmeri?
Trematolobelia wimmeri is native to Central America and northern South America.
Species in the Trematolobelia genus
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,