Lobelia giberroa
Lobelia gibberoa, commonly known as the slender lobelia, is a striking perennial herb native to specific mountainous regions. Characterized by its delicate, bell-shaped blue flowers and slender stems, this botanical gem thrives in moist, shaded habitats. It holds significant interest for botanists studying unique alpine flora and biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Lobelia giberroa
- Family: Campanulaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Campanulaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Lobelia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Campanulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lobelia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Lobelia giberroa, is known by various common names depending on the language, such as የቆላ ጅብራ in Amharic and ロベリア・ギベロア in Japanese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| am | የቆላ ጅብራ | Wikidata |
| ja | ロベリア・ギベロア | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found inhabiting the territories of Burundi, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving toward the eastern part of the continent, its range extends into Northeast Tropical Africa. Specifically, it is documented within the borders of Eritrea and Ethiopia. Consequently, the geographical presence of Lobelia gibberoa spans from the central tropical zones to the northeastern highlands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lobelia giberroa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lobetyolin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lobetyolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lobelia giberroa has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacterial diseases, cancer, fungal diseases, malaria.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fungal diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |