Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
densifolia
ID:
820304

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lothian

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 72: 167 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000819638



Common Names

  • Wahlenbergia Densifolia
  • Mountain Bells
  • Purple Bells


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Description

Wahlenbergia densifolia (also called Dense-leaved Bluebell, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is found in grassland, shrubland, and open woodlands. It has a creeping habit, with small, narrow, oval-shaped leaves and blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Wahlenbergia densifolia is a great choice for rockeries and can be used as a border plant. It is also a great choice for erosion control on slopes and banks. The flowers of this plant are attractive and can be used to attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wahlenbergia densifolia has white flowers with yellow centres, and small, black, shiny seeds. Its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wahlenbergia densifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate moderate drought and is frost tolerant.

Where to Find Wahlenbergia densifolia

Wahlenbergia densifolia is found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales in Australia.

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,

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