Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
oocarpa
ID:
820415

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 576 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000819749



Common Names

  • Wahlenbergia oocarpa
  • Egg-fruited Bellflower
  • Egg-fruited Wahlenbergia


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Description

Wahlenbergia oocarpa (also called Oocarp 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, linear, 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 oocarpa 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

The flower of Wahlenbergia oocarpa 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 oocarpa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep it moist. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in early spring and root them in a moist soil mix. Once rooted, transplant the cuttings into individual pots and keep them in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Wahlenbergia oocarpa

Wahlenbergia oocarpa is native to South Africa.

Wahlenbergia oocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wahlenbergia oocarpa?

Wahlenbergia oocarpa

What is the natural habitat of Wahlenbergia oocarpa?

It is found in dry open grasslands and scrubland in South Africa.

What are the characteristics of Wahlenbergia oocarpa?

Wahlenbergia oocarpa is a small, perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and small 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,

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