Lobelia imberbis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
imberbis
ID:
815867
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) Urb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. (Urban). 1(3): 455, in obs. 1899 [29 Jun 1899]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815201
Common Names
- Lobelia imberbis
- Smooth Lobelia
- Lobelia Imberbis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lobelia imberbis (also called Smooth Lobelia, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces small, pale blue flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, stream banks, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Lobelia imberbis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lobelia imberbis are small and white. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lobelia imberbis is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun to part shade. It is best propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It can be grown from seed sown in the fall or spring. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Lobelia imberbis
Lobelia imberbis can be found in South America.
Lobelia imberbis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lobelia imberbis?
Lobelia imberbis
What is the common name of Lobelia imberbis?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Lobelia imberbis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa
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-353188: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.