Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
814836

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 115 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814170

Common Names

  • Lobelia acuminata
  • Acuminata Lobelia
  • Acuminata Lobelia

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Description

Lobelia acuminata (also called Blue Cardinal Flower, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herb with a slender stem and blue flowers. It is native to the Americas and is found in moist soils, along streams, and in open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in making herbal teas and infusions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobelia acuminata has small, blue-violet flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia acuminata is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of up to 30 cm. It prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions taken in summer. The divisions should be taken from young, healthy plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Lobelia acuminata

Lobelia acuminata is native to the eastern United States and Canada.

Lobelia acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobelia acuminata?

Lobelia acuminata

What is the common name of Lobelia acuminata?

Tapered Lobelia

What is the family of Lobelia acuminata?

Campanulaceae

Species in the Lobelia genus

Lobelia arnhemiaca, Lobelia assurgens, Lobelia alsinoides, Lobelia alticaulis, Lobelia amoena, Lobelia aquaemontis, Lobelia anatina, Lobelia appendiculata, Lobelia angulata, Lobelia acuminata, Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia anceps, Lobelia adnexa, Lobelia acutidens, Lobelia agrestis, Lobelia aguana, Lobelia aquatica, Lobelia archboldiana, Lobelia ardisiandroides, Lobelia viridiflora, Lobelia vanreenensis, Lobelia villosa, Lobelia victoriensis, Lobelia wilmsiana, Lobelia yuccoides, Lobelia yucatana, Lobelia xongorolana, Lobelia xalapensis, Lobelia vagans, Lobelia canbyi, Lobelia capillifolia, Lobelia cardinalis, Lobelia bridgesii, Lobelia brigittalis, Lobelia bryophila, Lobelia camporum, Lobelia burttii, Lobelia cacuminis, Lobelia caeciliae, Lobelia caerulea, Lobelia caledoniana, Lobelia morogoroensis, Lobelia acrochila, Lobelia calochlamys, Lobelia ritabeaniana, Lobelia thuliniana, Lobelia tripartita, Lobelia guatemalensis, Lobelia zelayensis, Lobelia macdonaldii,

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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