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Cyphia bulbosa (L.) P.J.Bergius  
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FamilyCAMPANULACEAE
Genus speciesCyphia bulbosa (L.) P.J.Bergius 
SynonymsLobelia bulbosa L.
 Lobelia cyphia J.F.Gmel.
 Lobelia tuberosa Burm.f.
Habitatdry, stony grassland
Altitude20-1200m
Descriptionlower leaves palmatilobate, shortly petiolate, segments linear-oblong, subentire, upper leaves sessile, pinnatisect, flowers in spicate raceme
Size10-30cm
Colorblue, white
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-24°C
division of tubers in late summer
Territory Africa
     Southern Africa (Cape Provinces)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

CAMPANULACEAE

Cyphia bulbosa (L.) P.J.Bergius, Descr. Pl. Cap. 172 (1767)

Basionym:
Lobelia bulbosa L., Sp. Pl. 2: 933 (1753)

Synonyms:
Cyphia capense J.F.Gmel.
Cyphopsis bulbosa (L.) Kuntze

Cyphia botrys Willd. ex Schult.
Cyphia kerastes E.Wimm.
Cyphia stephensii E.Wimm.
Lobelia cyphia J.F.Gmel.
Lobelia tuberosa Burm.f.

w. Cape Prov.
27 CPP

20-1200m

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