Lobelia purpurascens
Also known as: Dortmanna purpurascens (R.Br.) Kuntze +6 more
- Dortmanna purpurascens (R.Br.) Kuntze
- Dortmannia purpurascens (R.Br.) Kuntze
- Lobelia ilicifolia KerGawl.
- Lobelia ilicifolia Sims
- Lobelia purpurascens var. ilicifolia (Sims) A.DC.
- Pratia purpurascens (R.Br.) E.Wimm.
- Rapuntium purpurascens (R.Br.) C.Presl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Campanulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Lobelia purpurascens is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Campanulaceae family. Naturally occurring in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Lobelia, which contains over 400 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Norfolk Is.