Lobelia laxiflora H.B. & K.
Half-hardy perennial or sub-shrub with toothed, lance-shaped leaves and red and yellow flowers. To 1.5m. [RHSD, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘A very variable species, with the habit of Tupa or Siphocampylus, to which latter genus Don refers it without hesitation. In our present specimens the leaves are crowded, broadly lanceolate, acuminate, wrinkled, more or less downy, especially the upper ones. The flowers do not extend much beyond the length of the leaves. Or L. lanceolata and angulato-dentata (supra, p.301.) and L. ovalifolia (supra, p.299), belong to the same group with the present, and may possibly be forms of the same species: but if so it is the most variable with which we are acquainted.’ [Botany of Captain Beechy’s Voyage p.437/1841]. Introduced to Britain in 1825. [JD].
History at Camden Park
Desideratum to Loddiges’ Nursery on 6th January 1845. [MP A2933-2, p.28].
Notes
Lobelia persicifolia (Gaudich.) Endl. (1836) = Clermontia persicifolia Gaudich.
Lobelia persicaefolia Lam. (1792) is a species from the Caribbean and north coast of South America and is a possible identification for Macarthur’s plant.
Published Oct 01, 2009 - 11:07 AM | Last updated Dec 18, 2010 - 04:54 PM
Lobelia laxiflora H.B. & K. | Flora of Guatemala Fig. 54 p.424/1976 | BHL. Detail of the flowers of Lobelia laxiflora is shown on the right.
| Family | Campanulaceae |
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| Region of origin | Mexico |
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| Common Name | Bellflower lobelia, Looseflower lobelia |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Lobelia persicifolia |
| Confidence level | medium |
