Dortmanna debilis, Dortmanna erinoides, Dortmanna erinus, Dortmanna flexuosa, Dortmanna lavandulacea, Dortmanna senegalensis, Enchysia erinoides, Grammatotheca erinoides, Laurentia erinoides, Lobelia acutangula, Lobelia algoensis, Lobelia altimontis, Lobelia bellidifolia, Lobelia benguellensis, Lobelia bicolor, Lobelia bracteolata, Lobelia candida, Lobelia chilawana, Lobelia dortmannii, Lobelia erinifolia, Lobelia erinoides, Lobelia filiformis, Lobelia jugosa, Lobelia keilhackii, Lobelia kohautiana, Lobelia lavendulacea, Lobelia lydenburgensis, Lobelia melsetteria, Lobelia montaguensis, Lobelia natalensis, Lobelia nuda, Lobelia nuzana, Lobelia oranjensis, Lobelia parvifolia, Lobelia polyodon, Lobelia procumbens, Lobelia pubescens, Lobelia raridentata, Lobelia rosulata, Lobelia schrankii, Lobelia senegalensis, Lobelia transvaalensis, Lobelia trierarchii, Lobelia turgida, Lobelia wildii, Monopsis conspicua, Monopsis debilis, Monopsis simplex, Rapuntium acutangulum, Rapuntium bellidifolium, Rapuntium bicolor, Rapuntium erinoides, Rapuntium erinus, Rapuntium kohautianum, Rapuntium krebsianum, Rapuntium procumbens
Dwarf Annual Lobelia, Edging Lobelia
Lobelia erinus (edging lobelia, garden lobelia or trailing lobelia) is a species of Lobelia native to southern Africa, from Malawi and Namibia south to South Africa.
Lobelia erinus is a small, annual or perennial flowering plant native to southern Africa. In Qatar, it is commonly cultivated as an ornamental plant, thriving in the country's mild winters. It has delicate, blue-purple flowers with a white or pale yellow center, and grows up to 10-30 cm tall. Lobelia erinus prefers well-drained soil and partial shade, making it a popular choice for gardens, parks, and landscapes in Qatar, where it adds vibrant color and texture during the cooler months (October to March).
Dwarf Annual Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) was observed growing in a park at Al Rafiei Street in Onaiza area, Doha, Qatar. The plant was seen on February 16, 2016, and again on March 13, 2016, indicating its ability to thrive in the local climate. It was planted as an edging plant, suggesting its use as a decorative border in gardens and parks. The observations showed that the plant continued to grow and flourish over time, with no visible signs of decline or disease. Its growth as an ornamental plant in the park suggests that it is well-suited to the environmental conditions in Qatar, making it a viable option for landscaping and gardening in the region. The plant's appearance and growth were consistent across multiple observations.
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