Cardinal Lobelia
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The cardinal lobelia ( Lobelia cardinalis ), also called scarlet lobelia or cardinal lobelia , is a species of plant from the genus Lobelia ( Lobelia ) within the family of the bellflower family (Campanulaceae). It thrives as a swamp plant in central and eastern North America .
description
Vegetative characteristics
The cardinal lobelia is a perennial herbaceous plant and can reach a height of up to 1 meter. The fleshy and bare stems are 0.2 and 3 centimeters in diameter and can be olive-green to wine-red in color. The leaves are alternate on the stem and have long stalks. Leaves growing under water are oblong to narrow obovate with a length of up to 11 centimeters.
Generative characteristics
They bloom in the natural range from July to September. The up to 20 centimeters long, multi-flowered, racemose inflorescence only develops emersed . The flowers are zygomorphic and five-fold with a double flower envelope . The five sepals are about 1 inch long. The lower lip of the bright red corolla is slightly withdrawn.
ecology
The pollination carried out by birds .
Occurrence
The natural range of Lobelia cardinalis is in central and eastern North America . They thrive there on the banks of rivers and lakes as well as in swamp areas.
use
Use as a garden plant
In the temperate areas, the cardinal lobelia is hardy if the frost is not too strong . However, they can be planted on the edge of ponds and often develop the attractive inflorescences there.
Use in the aquarium hobby
The cardinal's lobelia is one of those types of plants that are considered easy to care for in the aquarium . It is often found in the Dutch plant aquarium, as it is suitable for creating plant roads. It only grows very slowly, but is very flexible with regard to its water parameters. Their optimal temperature range is between 22 and 26 ° Celsius.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Christel Kasselmann: Aquarium Plants. Ulmer Verlag, 2nd edition Stuttgart 1999, ISBN 3-8001-7454-5 , p. 342.
- ↑ Christel Kasselmann : Designing plant aquariums. Franckh-Kosmos Verlag, Stuttgart 2001, ISBN 3-440-08518-X .
