Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
acuminata
ID:
820364

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brehmer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 53: 87 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000819698



Common Names

  • Wahlenbergia acuminata
  • Tapered Bellflower
  • Tapered Wahlenbergia


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Description

Wahlenbergia acuminata (also called Acuminate wahlenbergia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It has blue flowers and grows in grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Wahlenbergia acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in the production of herbal teas, which are believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wahlenbergia acuminata has white or pink flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wahlenbergia acuminata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Wahlenbergia acuminata

Wahlenbergia acuminata is found in South Africa, Swaziland, and Lesotho.

Wahlenbergia acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wahlenbergia acuminata?

Wahlenbergia acuminata

What is the common name of Wahlenbergia acuminata?

Tapered Wahlenbergia

Where does Wahlenbergia acuminata grow?

It is native to South Africa

Species in the Wahlenbergia genus

Wahlenbergia krebsii, Wahlenbergia brehmeri, Wahlenbergia tibestica, Wahlenbergia thulinii, Wahlenbergia celata, Wahlenbergia orae, Wahlenbergia scopella, Wahlenbergia oxyphylla, Wahlenbergia sphaerica, Wahlenbergia songeana, Wahlenbergia silenoides, Wahlenbergia sessiliflora, Wahlenbergia serpentina, Wahlenbergia rupestris, Wahlenbergia scottii, Wahlenbergia schistacea, Wahlenbergia schlechteri, Wahlenbergia schwackeana, Wahlenbergia saxicola, Wahlenbergia subtilis, Wahlenbergia undulata, Wahlenbergia tumida, Wahlenbergia tuberosa, Wahlenbergia tsaratananae, Wahlenbergia transvaalensis, Wahlenbergia tortilis, Wahlenbergia tomentosula, Wahlenbergia stricta, Wahlenbergia squamifolia, Wahlenbergia squarrosa, Wahlenbergia stellarioides, Wahlenbergia subumbellata, Wahlenbergia subaphylla, Wahlenbergia subfusiformis, Wahlenbergia subpilosa, Wahlenbergia subrosulata, Wahlenbergia roxburghii, Wahlenbergia preissii, Wahlenbergia polytrichifolia, Wahlenbergia polyclada, Wahlenbergia polycephala, Wahlenbergia pinnata, Wahlenbergia pinifolia, Wahlenbergia pilosa, Wahlenbergia peruviana, Wahlenbergia persimilis, Wahlenbergia pauciflora, Wahlenbergia constricta, Wahlenbergia tenuis, Wahlenbergia papuana,

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,