Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Wimm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 38: 7 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829944
Common Names
- Urubambae Centropogon
- Centropogon urubambae
- Centropogon
Description
Centropogon urubambae (also called Urubamba Centropogon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae. It is native to Peru, and is found in montane forests and paramo habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Centropogon urubambae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centropogon urubambae is a white or pinkish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, oval-shaped seedling with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centropogon urubambae is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Centropogon urubambae
Centropogon urubambae can be found in Peru.
Centropogon urubambae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centropogon urubambae?
Centropogon urubambae
What is the family of Centropogon urubambae?
Campanulaceae
What is the native range of Centropogon urubambae?
Peru
Species in the Centropogon genus
Centropogon acrodentatus,
Centropogon aequatorialis,
Centropogon alatus,
Centropogon albertinus,
Centropogon albolimbatus,
Centropogon albostellatus,
Centropogon alens,
Centropogon alsophilus,
Centropogon altus,
Centropogon amplicorollinus,
Centropogon aquilinus,
Centropogon arachnocalyx,
Centropogon arcuatus,
Centropogon argutus,
Centropogon asclepiadeus,
Centropogon astrotrichus,
Centropogon aurostellatus,
Centropogon australis,
Centropogon ayavacensis,
Centropogon azuayensis,
Centropogon baezanus,
Centropogon balslevii,
Centropogon bangii,
Centropogon belliflorus,
Centropogon beniteziae,
Centropogon berteroanus,
Centropogon beslerioides,
Centropogon brachysiphoniatus,
Centropogon brittonianus,
Centropogon bruneotomentosus,
Centropogon burmeisteroides,
Centropogon calycinus,
Centropogon candidatus,
Centropogon caoutchouc,
Centropogon capitatus,
Centropogon carnosus,
Centropogon carolinae,
Centropogon cazaletii,
Centropogon chiltasonensis,
Centropogon chontalensis,
Centropogon cinnabarinus,
Centropogon coccineus,
Centropogon comosus,
Centropogon congestus,
Centropogon connatilobatus,
Centropogon cordifolius,
Centropogon cornutus,
Centropogon costaricae,
Centropogon cupreus,
Centropogon curvatus,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica,
Adenophora brevidiscifera,
Adenophora capillaris,
Adenophora changaica,
Adenophora coelestis,
Adenophora contracta,
Adenophora cordifolia,
Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,