Lobelia purpurascens

Lobelia purpurascens, commonly known as white root[2] or purplish pratia,[3] is a small herbaceous scrambling herb of eastern Australia. reaching 15 cm (6 in) high, it grows in damp, sheltered areas.[2]

White root
Cultivated specimen of Lobelia purpurascens
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Campanulaceae
Genus: Lobelia
Species:
L. purpurascens
Binomial name
Lobelia purpurascens
Synonyms[1]
  • Lobelia ilicifolia Sims
  • Pratia puberula f. arguta E.Wimm.
  • Pratia purpurascens (R.Br.) E.Wimm.
  • Rapuntium purpurascens (R.Br.) C.Presl

The invasive bitou bush (Chrysanthemoides monilifera) and its management impact upon this species.[4]

References
  1. "Lobelia purpurascens". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  2. Wiecek, Barbara. "Lobelia purpurascens". Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  3. Stajsic, Val. "Lobelia purpurascens". Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  4. "Plant species most affected by bitou bush". University of Wollongong. Retrieved 7 January 2021.


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