Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
bernardii
ID:
820351

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leredde

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. xliv. 246 (1954).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000819685



Common Names

  • Wahlenbergia bernardii
  • Bernard's Bellflower
  • Bernard's Wahlenbergia


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Description

Wahlenbergia bernardii (also called Bernard's 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 bernardii 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

The flower of Wahlenbergia bernardii is a blue or purple, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, globose capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few small, oblong leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wahlenbergia bernardii 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 bernardii

Wahlenbergia bernardii is found in South Africa, in the Western and Eastern Cape Provinces.

Wahlenbergia bernardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wahlenbergia bernardii?

Wahlenbergia bernardii

What is the common name of Wahlenbergia bernardii?

Bernard's Wahlenbergia

Where does Wahlenbergia bernardii 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-357434: Based on the initial data import
Claude Leredde: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leredde' in the authors string.