Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Braga
Source:
wcs
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Tribuna Farm. 32: 6 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815653
Common Names
- Stellfeld's Lobelia
- Lobelia stellfeldii
- Stellfeld Lobelia
Description
Lobelia stellfeldii (also called 'Stellfeld's Lobelia', 'Stellfeld's Blue Cardinal Flower', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It is found in moist woods, thickets, and stream banks. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and its flowers are deep blue with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Lobelia stellfeldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lobelia stellfeldii has a bright blue flower with a white center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lobelia stellfeldii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a light, well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Lobelia stellfeldii
Lobelia stellfeldii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Lobelia stellfeldii FAQ
What are the common names for Lobelia stellfeldii?
Stellfeld's Lobelia
What is the natural habitat of Lobelia stellfeldii?
It is native to South America.
What are the medicinal uses of Lobelia stellfeldii?
It is used to treat respiratory conditions, such as asthma, bronchitis, and whooping cough.
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
Ruby Braga: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Braga' in the authors string.