Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
tuberosa
ID:
820040

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 101: t. 6155 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000819374



Common Names

  • Wahlenbergia tuberosa
  • Tuberosa
  • Tuberose


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Description

Wahlenbergia tuberosa (also called Tuberosa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae. It is a perennial herb with an ovate leaf shape and a blue flower color. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela, and is found in wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Wahlenbergia tuberosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wahlenbergia tuberosa has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wahlenbergia tuberosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a well-drained soil mix. The plant will flower in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Wahlenbergia tuberosa

Wahlenbergia tuberosa is native to Australia and can be found in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.

Wahlenbergia tuberosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wahlenbergia tuberosa?

Wahlenbergia tuberosa

What is the common name of Wahlenbergia tuberosa?

Tuberous Bluebell

What is the natural habitat of Wahlenbergia tuberosa?

Grasslands, woodlands, and rocky outcrops

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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