Species
Lobelia pedunculata
Etymology
Lobelia: Named after Lobel, pioneer botanist
pedunculata: flowers stalked
Authority
Lobelia pedunculata R.Br.
Family
Campanulaceae
Brief Description
mat-forming; leaves pubescent above; corolla blue to purple-blue
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Synonyms
Pratia puberula Benth.
Pratia pedunculata (R.Br.) Benth
Lobelia benthamii F.Muell.
Habitat
Partial shade lawns and flower beds
Similar Taxa
The indigenous Pratia angulata is superficially similar, but its leaves are glabrous above, and thus appear shining, and the corolla is white except for some purple veining. (Webb et al. 1995)
Flower Colours
Violet / Purple,White
Propagation Technique
Rooted pieces
Year Naturalised
1988
Origin
E. and S. Australia, including Tasmania
Reason For Introduction
Ornamental
This page last updated on 14 Nov 2017