Elements area
Taxonomy
Code
urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:331534-2
Scope note(s)
the genus of trailing bellflowers, consists of mostly Himalayan, mat-forming, dainty perennials with wide-open, blue bell tubes encased in cuplike green calyxes. The genus differs from other bellflowers in having its ovary superior (above) to the base of the floral tube.
Source note(s)
Berry, Paul E.. "Campanulaceae". Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Feb. 2009, https://www.britannica.com/plant/Campanulaceae. Accessed 19 September 2026.
Display note(s)
Hierarchical terms
Cyananthus Wall. ex Benth.
Cyananthus Wall. ex Benth.
Equivalent terms
Cyananthus Wall. ex Benth.
UF trailing bellflowers