Family | CAMPANULACEAE |
Genus species | Isotoma fluviatilis (R.Br.) F.Muell. ex Benth. |
Synonyms | Lobelia fluviatilis R,Br, |
Habitat | bogs, marshes |
Description | leaves elliptic to obovate, 5-10mm long, entire to dentate, ciliate, flowers ca. 12mm across |
Size | 1-5cm |
Color | blue |
Bloom | summer, autumn |
Ca | |
Type | carpet |
Cultivation | very moist to boggy, semi-shady site alpine house, moist, humous, sandy soil, semi-shade |
Propagation | seed in winter, uncovered, light, germ. 1-3 months, 16-21°C division in spring and fall; basal cuttings in spring |
Territory |
Australasia
Australia (New South Wales) |
Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
Comments | CAMPANULACEAE
fluviatilis australis McComb, Contr, New South Wales Natl. Herb. 4: 109 (1972)
fluviatilis borealis McComb, ibid.
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