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FamilyCAMPANULACEAE
Genus speciesLobelia surrepens Hook.f. 
SynonymsPratia surrepens (Hook.f.) E.Wimm.
Habitatgrassland
Altitudesubalpine-alpine
Descriptionstems rooting, leaves obovate to orbiculate, usually entire and bright green, flowers ca. 1cm long, shortly pedicellate
Size5-10cm
Colorpale blue, white
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeshrub, carpet
Cultivationhumous, moist, but in winter drier, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, humous soil, shading in summer
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 1 month, 18-24°C
division in spring and fall; basal cuttings in spring
Territory Australasia
     Australia (New South Wales , Tasmania , Victoria)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

CAMPANULACEAE

Lobelia surrepens Hook.f., Fl. Tasman. 1: 237 (1856)

Synonyms
Dortmanna surrepens (Hook.f.) Kuntze
Pratia surrepens (Hook.f.) E.Wimm.

se. Australia
50 NSW TAS VIC

subalpine-alpine

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