Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
obovata
ID:
820403

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brehmer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 53: 111 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000819737



Common Names

  • Wahlenbergia obovata
  • Spoon-shaped Bellflower
  • Spoon-shaped Wahlenbergia


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Description

Wahlenbergia obovata (also called Obovate Bluebell, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a creeping habit, with stems that can reach up to 1 m in length. The leaves are small, obovate, and arranged in opposite pairs. The flowers are bell-shaped and blue in color. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Wahlenbergia obovata is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties which can help to reduce inflammation and fight infection.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wahlenbergia obovata is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and should be kept in a warm, sunny position until they have rooted.

Where to Find Wahlenbergia obovata

Wahlenbergia obovata is native to South Africa.

Wahlenbergia obovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wahlenbergia obovata?

Wahlenbergia obovata

What is the natural habitat of Wahlenbergia obovata?

It is found in grassland, scrubland, and open woodland in South Africa.

What are the characteristics of Wahlenbergia obovata?

Wahlenbergia obovata is a small, perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and small blue or white flowers.

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,