Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
verbascoides
ID:
820205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thulin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. Upsal. 21(1): 144 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000819539



Common Names

  • Wahlenbergia verbascoides
  • Bluebell Bellflower
  • Verbascum Bellflower


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Description

Wahlenbergia verbascoides (also called Cape Bellflower, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial herb found in South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. It is found in rocky areas, grassland, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Wahlenbergia verbascoides is a popular garden plant with its small, white, bell-shaped flowers. It is often used as a groundcover in gardens, and its foliage is often used in flower arrangements. It is also a popular choice for rock gardens, borders, and as a container plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wahlenbergia verbascoides is a white, 5-petalled corolla with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid, and smooth. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wahlenbergia verbascoides is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps and produces white, bell-shaped flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed.

Where to Find Wahlenbergia verbascoides

Wahlenbergia verbascoides is found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa.

Wahlenbergia verbascoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wahlenbergia verbascoides?

Wahlenbergia verbascoides

What type of plant is Wahlenbergia verbascoides?

Herb

Where is Wahlenbergia verbascoides native to?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-357291: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.