Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
fugax
ID:
838150

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heenan, Courtney & P.N.Johnson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 46: 98 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837485

Common Names

  • Fugax Lobelia
  • Lobelia Fugax
  • Fugax

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Description

Lobelia fugax (also called Lobelia fugax, among many other common names) is an herbaceous species native to Central America. It has a single, upright, unbranched stem with a few leaves. The flowers are white with a yellow lip. It grows in humid, shady forests, often on the ground or in the understory of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia fugax is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobelia fugax has small, blue flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia fugax is a tropical perennial that is easy to cultivate. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C). Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagate by division or by seed.

Where to Find Lobelia fugax

Lobelia fugax is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Lobelia fugax FAQ

What is the common name of Lobelia fugax?

Fugax lobelia

What is the natural habitat of Lobelia fugax?

Tropical rainforests

What is the scientific name of Lobelia fugax?

Lobelia fugax

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-374801: Based on the initial data import
Peter Brian Heenan (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heenan' in the authors string.
Peter Neville Johnson (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.N.Johnson' in the authors string.
Shannel P. Courtney: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Courtney' in the authors string.