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Indian Tobacco

Lobelia inflata

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (Austria, Norway, Sweden), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇦🇹 Austria 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order
Asterales (キク目)
Family
Campanulaceae
Genus
Lobelia
Species
Lobelia inflata (Indian Tobacco)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish hierba del asma
French tabac indien
German Aufgeblasene Lobelie
Portuguese tabaco-indiano

Similar Species in Lobelia

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Balespike Lobelia
Lobelia spicata
Least Concern
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Blue Cardinal Flower
Lobelia siphilitica
Not Evaluated
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Cardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis
Least Concern
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heath lobelia
Lobelia urens
Not Evaluated
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Edging Lobelia
Lobelia erinus
Not Evaluated
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showy lobelia
Lobelia speciosa
Not Evaluated
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Bog Lobelia
Lobelia kalmii
Not Evaluated
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Matted pratia
Lobelia pedunculata
Not Evaluated
View all species in Lobelia →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian Tobacco?
The scientific name of Indian Tobacco is Lobelia inflata. It belongs to the genus Lobelia.
Where does Indian Tobacco live?
Indian Tobacco is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (Austria, Norway, Sweden), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Austria, Canada, Japan, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Indian Tobacco belong to?
Indian Tobacco (Lobelia inflata) belongs to the genus Lobelia, which is part of the taxonomic family Campanulaceae.
What kingdom does Indian Tobacco belong to?
Indian Tobacco (Lobelia inflata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Indian Tobacco?
The closest relatives of Indian Tobacco in the genus Lobelia include Balespike Lobelia, Blue Cardinal Flower, Cardinal Flower, heath lobelia, Edging Lobelia.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Lobelia — 12 Species

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Balespike Lobelia
Lobelia spicata
LC 🐾
Blue Cardinal Flower
Lobelia siphilitica
NE 🐾
Cardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis
LC 🐾
heath lobelia
Lobelia urens
NE
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Indian Tobacco
Lobelia inflata
NE
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Edging Lobelia
Lobelia erinus
NE 🐾
showy lobelia
Lobelia speciosa
NE 🐾
Bog Lobelia
Lobelia kalmii
NE 🐾
Matted pratia
Lobelia pedunculata
NE 🐾
Koolau Range lobelia
Lobelia koolauensis
CR 🐾
lawn lobelia
Lobelia angulata
NE 🐾
Dortmann'S Cardinal Flower
Lobelia dortmanna
CR
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