Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
815845

Status:
valid

Authors:
Labill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Nov. Holl. Pl. 1: 52 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815179

Common Names

  • Lobelia heterophylla
  • Variable-leaved Lobelia
  • Lobelia Heterophylla

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Description

Lobelia heterophylla (also called Variable-Leaf Lobelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Campanulaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia heterophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and cold.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lobelia heterophylla sub. heterophylla
Lobelia heterophylla for. heterophylla
Lobelia heterophylla sub. centralis N.G.Walsh
Lobelia heterophylla sub. pilbarensis N.G.Walsh

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobelia heterophylla has a white flower with a yellow center and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia heterophylla is a small, herbaceous perennial, growing up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Lobelia heterophylla

Lobelia heterophylla can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Lobelia heterophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobelia heterophylla?

Lobelia heterophylla

What is the common name of Lobelia heterophylla?

Variable-leaved Lobelia

What is the natural habitat of Lobelia heterophylla?

Lobelia heterophylla is native to North America, from Canada to Mexico

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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