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Campanula kantschavelii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Campanulaceae
Genus: Campanula
Species:
C. kantschavelii
Binomial name
Campanula kantschavelii
Zagar.

Campanula kantschavelii, also known as Kanchaveli's bellflower, is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae. It is native to Georgia.[2][3]

Distribution

This species is very rare. It is found in the town of Kvareli, Kakheti, Georgia at the basin of the river Alazani. Its area of occupancy is less than 10 km2 and is found on elevations between 800 and 1100m.[2]

Status

It is listed as critically endangered by the IUCN.[2]

Threats

Deforestation for road creation and wood harvesting has created stresses on the ecosystem which has led to habitat degradation. This, in turn has led to the decline in the species' population.[2]

Cultivation

This species can be propagated with cuttings. They prefer direct sunlight although they can tolerate partial shade.[4]

References

  1. ^ https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/199976/2624075
  2. ^ a b c d Gagnidze, R. (2007-02-12). "IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Campanula kantschavelii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 2020-09-23.
  3. ^ Bobrov, E G, ed. (2004-01-07). Flora of the USSR. CRC Press. doi:10.1201/9781482280197. ISBN 978-0-429-08271-9.
  4. ^ "Plant database entry for Bellflower (Campanula kantschavelii) with 21 data details". garden.org. Retrieved 2020-09-23.