Biology:Campanula tommasiniana
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Campanulaceae |
| Genus: | Campanula |
| Species: | C. tommasiniana
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| Campanula tommasiniana K.Koch
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Campanula tommasiniana, known as the Croatian bellflower or Tommasini bell flower, is a perennial species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae. It is native to the alpine regions of Croatia.[1][2] It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit as an ornamental.[1]
Etymology
The name "tommasiniana" refers to Muzio Giuseppe Spirito de Tommasini, a botanist who is renowned for his work on Dalmatian flora.[2]
Description
This plant is a compact, and forms in clumps up to 10 cm (3.9 in) tall.[3][1]
Their dark-green leaves are said to be narrow, toothed and lance-shaped. Their flowers are bell-shaped and violet and can grow up to 2 cm (0.79 in) in length.[1][3]
Cultivation
They prefer to grow in loam, moist and well-drained soil under direct sunlight. They bloom in the summertime.[4] During spring or summer, they can be propagated with cuttings. They are not suited to be indoor plants.[1][2]
Pests
They may be affect by vine weevils, slugs and snails.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Campanula tommasiniana | Tommasini bell flower/RHS Gardening" (in en-gb). http://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/2981/Campanula-tommasiniana/Details.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Plant Profile: Croatian Bellflower (Campanula tommasiniana)". http://www.karensgardentips.com/plant-profiles-how-to-grow/plant-profile-croatian-bellflower-campanula-tommasiniana/.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Shoot. "Campanula tommasiniana Tommasini bell flower Croatian bellflower Ucka's bellflower Care Plant Varieties & Pruning Advice" (in en). http://www.shootgardening.co.uk/plant/campanula-tommasiniana.
- ↑ "PlantFiles: Campanula Species, Croatian Bellflower, Ucka's Bellflower" (in en). https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/85027/.
External links
- Campanula tommasiniana Flora Croatica Database
Wikidata ☰ Q2440813 entry
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