Family: Campanulaceae
Author: (Thunb.) A.DC.
Bibliography: Monogr. Campan.: 365 (1830)
Year: 1830
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Adenophora
Vegetable: False
Observations: S. Siberia to Sakhalin and N. Indo-China
Description
The Giant-bellflower, scientifically known as Adenophora triphylla, is a remarkable perennial plant belonging to the Campanulaceae family. Originally described in 1830 by the prominent botanist (Thunb.) A.DC. in the Monograph of Campanulaceae, this captivating species has garnered attention for its distinct characteristics and widespread distribution.
Adenophora triphylla is native to a vast region that stretches from southern Siberia to Sakhalin and extends down to northern Indo-China, thriving in various climatic conditions. This geographical range showcases the plant’s adaptability and resilience in diverse environments.
The defining feature of the Giant-bellflower is its stunning and towering bell-shaped flowers, which can make a striking addition to any garden or natural landscape. These impressive blooms capture the eye with their intricate form and vibrant coloration, making them a favorite among plant enthusiasts and horticulturists.
In addition to its visual appeal, the Giant-bellflower has been studied for its potential applications in traditional medicine and its ecological significance within its native habitats. Its presence contributes to the biodiversity and ecological balance of the regions it inhabits.
With its historical documentation and widespread natural occurrence, Adenophora triphylla continues to be a plant of interest both scientifically and horticulturally. Its beauty and adaptability ensure that it remains a celebrated species within the Campanulaceae family, appreciated by botanists and flower enthusiasts alike.
Common Names
Deu: dreiblättrige schellenblume
Eng: giant-bellflower
Swe: japansk kragklocka
En: Giant-bellflower
De: Dreiblättrige Schellenblume
Sv: Japansk kragklocka
Synonyms
- Adenophora verticillata var. pilosissima (Engl.)
- Adenophora triphylla var. glabra ((Makino) Konta & S.Matsumoto)
- Adenophora tetraphylla var. abbreviata ((H.Lév.) D.F.Chamb.)
- Adenophora triphylla var. kurilensis ((Nakai) Kitam.)
- Adenophora verticillata var. linearis (Hayata)
- Adenophora kurilensis f. albiflora (Tatew.)
- Adenophora triphylla f. princeps ((Korsh.) Kitam.)
- Adenophora verticillata var. triphylla (Miq.)
- Adenophora hakusanensis (Nakai)
- Adenophora thunbergiana var. hakusanensis ((Nakai) H.Hara)
- Adenophora triphylla f. leucantha (H.Hara)
- Campanula verticillata (Pall.)
- Adenophora triphylla f. pilosa (Kitam.)
- Adenophora tetraphylla var. integrifolia (Y.Z.Zhao)
- Adenophora thunbergiana f. totoki (Hiyama ex Honda)
- Adenophora triphylla var. japonica ((Regel) H.Hara)
- Adenophora verticillata (Fisch.)
- Adenophora verticillata f. linearis ((Hayata) Matsum.)
- Adenophora triphylla f. lancifolia ((H.Hara) Kitam.)
- Adenophora radiatifolia f. hirsuta (Nakai)
- Adenophora verticillata var. genuina (Korsh.)
- Adenophora radiatifolia var. abbreviata ((H.Lév.) Nakai)
- Adenophora triphylla f. albiflora (Tawada)
- Adenophora verticillata var. angustifolia (Korsh.)
- Adenophora triphylla subsp. aperticampanulata (Kitam.)
- Adenophora verticillata var. denticulata (Korsh.)
- Adenophora tetraphylla var. media ((Korsh.) A.I.Baranov)
- Adenophora verticillata var. abbreviata (H.Lév.)
- Adenophora verticillata var. alternifolia (Franch. & Sav.)
- Adenophora thunbergiana f. glabra ((Makino) H.Hara)
- Adenophora radiatifolia (Nakai)
- Adenophora verticillata f. crenata (Franch. & Sav.)
- Adenophora triphylla f. canescens ((Franch. & Sav.) Kitam.)
- Campanula triphylla (Thunb.)
- Adenophora tetraphylla ((Thunb.) Fisch.)
- Adenophora triphylla var. angustifolia ((Regel) Kitam.)
- Adenophora tetraphylla var. angustifolia (A.I.Baranov)
- Adenophora verticillata f. princeps ((Korsh.) Kom.)
- Adenophora kurilensis (Nakai)
- Adenophora pulchra (Kitam.)
- Adenophora obtusifolia (Merr.)
- Adenophora verticillata var. subintegrifolia (Regel)
- Adenophora verticillata var. canescens (Franch. & Sav.)
- Adenophora triphylla var. insularis ((Kitam.) Kitam.)
- Adenophora thunbergiana var. lancifolia (H.Hara)
- Adenophora tetraphylla var. hirsuta ((F.Schmidt) D.F.Chamb.)
- Adenophora triphylla f. procumbens (T.Shimizu)
- Adenophora triphylla f. pilosissima (Kitam.)
- Adenophora triphylla f. latifolia (Kitam.)
- Adenophora thunbergiana f. hirsuta ((F.Schmidt) Kudô)
- Adenophora verbenifolia (Bunge ex Heynh.)
- Adenophora verticillata var. oppositifolia (Franch. & Sav.)
- Adenophora verticillata f. angustifolia (Regel)
- Adenophora triphylla f. linearis ((Hayata) Kitam.)
- Adenophora tetraphylla f. angustifolia ((Regel) C.Y.Li)
- Adenophora thunbergiana f. violacea (H.Hara)
- Adenophora verticillata f. incisa (Franch. & Sav.)
- Adenophora thunbergiana f. lancifolia ((H.Hara) H.Hara)
- Adenophora pereskiifolia var. japonica (Regel)
- Adenophora verticillata var. glabra ((Makino) Makino)
- Adenophora verticillata f. hirsuta ((F.Schmidt) Makino)
- Adenophora verticillata var. latifolia (Miq.)
- Adenophora verticillata var. maritima (Korsh.)
- Adenophora triphylla var. tetraphylla ((Thunb.) Makino)
- Adenophora radiatifolia var. angustifolia ((Regel) Nakai)
- Adenophora triphylla f. violacea ((H.Hara) T.Shimizu)
- Adenophora verticillata var. typica (Trautv.)
- Adenophora radiatifolia var. hirsuta ((F.Schmidt) Nakai)
- Adenophora triphylla f. hirsuta (Kitam.)
- Adenophora thunbergiana f. brevidens (H.Hara)
- Adenophora triphylla f. glabra ((Makino) Kitam.)
- Adenophora tetraphylla var. princeps ((Korsh.) A.I.Baranov)
- Adenophora verticillata var. media (Korsh.)
- Adenophora triphylla var. hakusanensis ((Nakai) Kitam.)
- Adenophora thunbergiana (Kudô)
- Adenophora verticillata f. subintegrifolia ((Regel) Makino)
- Campanula tetraphylla (Thunb.)
- Adenophora verticillata f. dentata (Franch. & Sav.)
- Adenophora verticillata f. serrulata (Maxim. ex Franch. & Sav.)
- Adenophora insularis (Kitam.)
- Adenophora verticillata var. hirsuta (F.Schmidt)
- Adenophora thunbergiana f. angustifolia ((Regel) Makino)
- Adenophora polymorpha var. verticillata (Franch. & Sav.)
- Adenophora puellaris (Honda)
- Adenophora triphylla var. puellaris ((Honda) H.Hara)
- Adenophora verticillata var. brevidens (Franch. & Sav.)
- Adenophora verticillata f. triphylla ((Thunb.) Makino)
Distribution
- Amur (native)
- Buryatiya (native)
- China North-Central (native)
- China South-Central (native)
- China Southeast (native)
- Chita (native)
- Inner Mongolia (native)
- Irkutsk (native)
- Japan (native)
- Khabarovsk (native)
- Korea (native)
- Kuril Is. (native)
- Laos (native)
- Manchuria (native)
- Nansei-shoto (native)
- Primorye (native)
- Sakhalin (native)
- Taiwan (native)
- Vietnam (native)
Additional Images
Flower
Taken Aug 17, 2014 by 省三 小谷 (cc-by-sa)
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5409255)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:139531-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Adenophora triphylla (Thunb.) A.DC.)
Specifications
Growth
