Status:
valid
Authors:
Thulin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 3: 380 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814388
Common Names
- Lobelia Corniculata
- Horned Lobelia
- Corniculata Lobelia
Description
Lobelia corniculata (also called Creeping Lobelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Campanulaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is an annual herb that grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lobelia corniculata has been used for medicinal purposes, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lobelia corniculata has small, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The flowers are usually white or pale blue in color. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lobelia corniculata is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a seed tray filled with a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be placed in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Lobelia corniculata
Lobelia corniculata is native to South Africa and can be found in parts of the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.
Lobelia corniculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lobelia corniculata?
Lobelia corniculata
What is the natural habitat of Lobelia corniculata?
It is native to Mexico.
What is the growth habit of Lobelia corniculata?
It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height.
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,