Solar Irradiation Increases Floral Development Rates …
south shift in development rates coincident with the seasonal shift in solar orientation at the equator. This appears to be the first demonstration of any seasonal biological phenomenon in the tropics associated with a shift in solar angle. Lobelia telekii is a common plant on Mount Kenya at altitudes of 3800 to 4500 m. At reproduction the rosette
Genetic Adaptation of Giant Lobelias (Lobelia aberdarica and Lobelia …
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Giant Lobelia
The term "giant lobelia" encompasses various species within the Lobelia genus, primarily found in high-altitude, alpine environments. Lobelia deckenii or the Giant Lobelia of Mount Kilimanjaro is a flowering plant belonging to the Campanulaceae family and is native to Tanzania's mountainous regions.It's also recognized as a threatened species in Kenya's …
Lobelia telekii Schweinf. | Plants of the World Online | Kew …
The native range of this species is E. Tropical Africa (Mt. Algon, Aberdare Range, Mt. Kenya). ... synonyms, distribution, images and descriptions of all the plants in the world. International Plant Names Index. Nomenclatural data for the scientific names of vascular plants. Tree of Life Explorer ... Lobelia telekii Schweinf. First published in ...
Geoecology II: Growth Dynamics and Distribution of Giant Rosette Plants
— Giant rosette plants occur on the slopes of the East African mountains. Giant forms of Senecio and Lobelia are abundant and widespread taxa that are endemic to the alpine zone of Mount Kenya (Coe 1967).The vegetation on the volcanic land is characterized by giant rosette species, including Senekio keniodendron (Dendrosenecio …
The Pachycaul Lobelias of Africa and St. Helena
most spectacular plants of the tropical African highlands. According to the latest monograph of the Lobelioideae (Wimmer, 1953 & 1968), there are 25 pachycaul Lobelia species in …
Lobelia telekii
— Lobelia telekii is a species of flowering plant in the bellflower family, Campanulaceae, that is found only in the alpine zones of Mount Kenya, Mount Elgon, and the Aberdare Mountains of East Africa. It lives at high altitudes on well-drained sloped hillsides. It is a semelparous species, putting all its reproductive effort into producing …
Lobelia: A Flowering Plant Native To Africa Australia And …
— Lobelia is a flowering plant that is native to Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. The plant is also found in North and South America. Lobelia is a member of the bellflower family and is related to the plantain. The plant grows in a rosette shape and has blue, purple, or white flowers. The flowers are borne on a stalk that is surrounded by …
High Altitude Floral Odyssey: 7 Indigenous Plants That …
— Lobelia Telekii, on the other hand, is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae, that is found only in the alpine zones of Mount Kenya, Mount Elgon, and the Aberdare Mountains. These lobelias create a stunning floral backdrop for the peaks, making the montane regions of Kenya a true haven for nature enthusiasts and botanists …
Giant lobelias exemplify convergent evolution
— However, in Lobelia and several closely related genera, woodiness has evolved in > 450 species, and 'giant' pachycaulous rosette shrubs grow in alpine areas and subalpine bogs of East Africa, South Asia, Polynesia, Hawaii and the Brazilian Shield and in semi-arid areas of Chile; unbranched or sparsely branched species with somewhat more …
Frontiers | Genetic Adaptation of Giant Lobelias …
— The giant lobelias in East African mountains are good models for studying molecular mechanisms of adaptation to different altitudes. In this study, we generated RNA-seq data of a middle-altitude …
Have giant lobelias evolved several times independently?
— Background The tendency of animals and plants to independently develop similar features under similar evolutionary pressures - convergence - is a widespread phenomenon in nature. In plants, convergence has been suggested to explain the striking similarity in life form between the giant lobelioids (Campanulaceae, the bellflower family) …
Lobelia | PlantZAfrica
Lobelia, comprising more than 360 species, has a cosmopolitan distribution, although especially rich in the tropical and sub-tropical regions.Only 69 species occur in South Africa. The genus is found throughout the country and grows in a variety of habitats from sheltered to exposed rocky slopes, sand dunes, sandy flats, shady, damp, coastal mountain …
Lobelia telekii
— Lobelia telekii is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae, that is found only in the alpine zones of Mount Kenya, Mount Elgon, and the Aberdare …
Lobelia telekii (Mt. Kenya Giant Lobelia)
— Lobelia telekii (Mt. Kenya Giant Lobelia) - 50 Seeds for Planting - Rare African Alpine Plant TheSeedyBusiness 5 out of 5 stars. Arrives soon! ... Living somewhere between 40 to 70 years, Lobelia …
Genetic Adaptation of Giant Lobelias (Lobelia aberdarica …
Frontiers in Plant Science Received: 25 January 2016 Accepted: 25 March 2016 Published: 12 April 2016 Citation: Zhao SY, Chen LY, Muchuku JK, Hu GW and Wang QF (2016) Genetic Adaptation of Giant Lobelias (Lobelia aberdarica and Lobelia telekii) to Different Altitudes in East African Mountains. Front. Plant Sci. 7:488. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2016.00488
East Asian Lobelioideae and ancient divergence of a …
name Lobelia (L. cardinalis L.) and 19 Lobelia species from Asia and the Pacific region, 41 in 4 genera from Africa, 43 in 8 genera from Central and South America, 17 in 5 genera from North America, 16 in 3 genera from Australia, 31 in 8 genera from Hawaiian and Polynesian islands, and 4 species in
Lobelia telekil Mt Kenya | Giant Lobelia | 20 Seeds
Lobelia telekii is not only a botanical wonder but also an emblematic alpine species of East Africa, symbolizing the unique and delicate ecosystems found on Mount Kenya. Zones 9-11. Germination. Germinating Lobelia telekii, or Mt. Kenya Lobelia, can be a rewarding process due to its specialized alpine habitat. Since this plant is adapted to ...
Distribution pattern and habitat preference for …
Lobelia distribution in Tropical East Africa 47 threats and habitat preferences. However, plant conservation studies in the EA only focused on protected areas and ignored unprotected areas (Eilu ...
Lobelia telekii Scwheinf.
The inflorescence of Lobelia telekii can grow up to 3 m tall Lobelia telekii is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae, that is found only in the alpine zones of Mount Kenya, Mount Elgon, and the Aberdare Mountains of East Africa. It occurs at higher altitudes on well-drained sloped hillsides.
Nectar and flower production of Lobelia telekii inflorescences…
— A common flowering plant is Lobelia telekii, which has large inflorescences with up to 2000 flowers. ... In most of the synthesising studies the data predominates from the South African region ...
Distribution pattern and habitat preference for Lobelia …
— East Africa is one of the centres of distribution and diversity for Lobelia L. (Campanulaceae, sub-family Lobelioideae). Lobelia habitats in East Africa have been facing habitat fragmentation and ...
Exploring the Versatile World of Lobelia: Health
— Lobelia: Health Benefits & Herbal Uses Welcome to the enchanting world of Lobelia, a herb revered for its striking appearance and profound health benefits. Lobelia, known scientifically as Lobelia inflata, is more than just a plant; it's a gateway to natural wellness and a testament to the healing power of Mother N
Distribution pattern and habitat preference for Lobelia …
— East Africa is one of the centres of distribution and diversity for Lobelia L. (Campanulaceae, sub-family Lobelioideae).Lobelia habitats in East Africa have been facing habitat fragmentation and loss, which are recognised as a major threat to biodiversity. However, previous plant conservation studies in East Africa only focused on protected …
Lobelia telekii
Lobelia telekii is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae, that is found only in the alpine zones of Mount Kenya, Mount Elgon, and the Aberdare Mountains of East Africa. It occurs at higher altitudes on well …
Lobelia Grow Guide
Single Plants: 15cm (5") each way (minimum) Rows: 15cm (5") with 15cm (5") row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant. Sow tiny lobelia seeds indoors, on top of moist seed starting mix, and provide very bright light. Most gardeners buy lobelia seedlings, which are widely available as bedding plants in spring.
Nectar and flower production of
— Moreover, the scarce data from the Afrotropical areas seems to be quite inconsistent. It has been shown that sunbird-pollinated Lobelia telekii growing on Mt. Kenya have nectar concentrations of around 60% (Evans, 1996), whereas Lobelia deckenii, growing on Mt. Kilimanjaro and visited by the sunbird Nectarinia johnstoni and the …
Lobelia telekii Herbivory, Mortality, and Size at …
Lobelia telekii is a long-lived semelparous plant en-demic to alpine East Africa. Plants grow for an esti-mated 40-70 yr before producing a terminal inflores-cence and dying. On …
Lobelia Telekii 'Mt Elgon'
Lobelia Telekii 'Mt Elgon' Seeds (10+ seeds) (GIANT LOBELIA) - Plant World Seeds. Another giant rosette plant which is stunningly similar to the puyas of the high Andes, and also to the giant echiums that evolved separately, on the Canary Islands, demonstrating convergent/parallel evolution. It forms a large rosette of narrow, hairy leaves that …
Lobelia telekii Herbivory, Mortality, and Size at …
Lobelia telekii is a long-lived semelparous plant en-demic to alpine East Africa. Plants grow for an esti-mated 40-70 yr before producing a terminal inflores-cence and dying. On Mount Kenya L. telekii occurs from 3500 to 5000 m altitude, primarily on dry rocky slopes. Since February 1978, I have collected demographic data on L. telekii ...
A geographical perspective on the relationship between
— Nectar and flower production of Lobelia telekii inflorescences, and their influence on territorial behaviour of the scarlet‐tufted ... Hyper‐specialization for long‐billed pollination in a guild of South African plants: The Malachite Sunbird pollination syndrome. South African Journl of Botany, 75, 699–706. 10.1016/j.sajb ...
Lobelia deckenii
— Lobelia deckenii is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae. [3] It is a giant lobelia endemic to the mountains of Tanzania. [1] It is listed as a threatened plant of the forests of Cherangani hills, Kenya. [4] It grows in moist areas, such as valley bottoms and moorland, in contrast to Lobelia telekii which grows in a …
Strange plants of Mt. Kenya
— Giant Rosette Plant (Lobelia keniensis). ?. Lobelia telekii. Senecio plant. Senecio keniodendron, endemic to Mount Kenya. ... 26 Feb 2010 Photoblog-africa. Comments ... researchers in South ...