159 observations
Lobelia gregoriana
Lobelia gregoriana
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Asterales ›Family: Campanulaceae ›Genus: Lobelia
About
Lobelia gregoriana is a species of giant lobelia found in the Afro-montane region of East Africa. The type is from Mount Kenya. Subspecies sattimae is known from Sattima peak in Aberdare and elgonensis from Mount Elgon and Cherangani. It grows at an altitude of 3200–4500 m. Like some other giant lobelias it produces ice-nucleating polysachharides in the central rosette that holds water and is thought to protect the plant from cold injury.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Lobelia gregoriana is Lobelia gregoriana.
- Lobelia gregoriana belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Lobelia gregoriana belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Lobelia gregoriana belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Lobelia gregoriana belongs to the order Asterales.
- Lobelia gregoriana belongs to the family Campanulaceae.
- Lobelia gregoriana belongs to the genus Lobelia.