Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
584770

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lem.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Fl. Serres Jard. Paris 3: 242 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584102



Common Names

  • Canthua Bicolor
  • Bicolor Canthua
  • Two-colored Canthua


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Description

Cantua bicolor (also called False Foxglove, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cantua bicolor is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cantua bicolor is yellow, tubular, and has five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cantua bicolor is a shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Cantua bicolor

Canthua bicolor can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Cantua bicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cantua bicolor?

Cantua bicolor

What is the common name of Cantua bicolor?

Two-colored Cantua

What is the family of Cantua bicolor?

Gentianaceae

Species in the Polemoniaceae family

Acanthogilia gloriosa, Aliciella caespitosa, Aliciella formosa, Aliciella haydenii, Aliciella heterostyla, Aliciella humillima, Aliciella hutchinsifolia, Aliciella latifolia, Aliciella leptomeria, Aliciella lottiae, Aliciella mcvickerae, Aliciella micromeria, Aliciella nyensis, Aliciella pentstemonoides, Aliciella pinnatifida, Aliciella ripleyi, Aliciella sedifolia, Aliciella stenothyrsa, Aliciella subacaulis, Aliciella subnuda, Aliciella tenuis, Aliciella triodon, Aliciella monoensis, Aliciella cliffordii, Allophyllum divaricatum, Allophyllum gilioides, Allophyllum glutinosum, Allophyllum integrifolium, Allophyllum nemophilophyllum, Bonplandia geminiflora, Bonplandia linearis, Bryantiella palmeri, Cantua dendritica, Cantua mediamnis, Cantua volcanica, Cantua alutacea, Cantua bicolor, Cantua buxifolia, Cantua candelilla, Cantua coerulea, Cantua cordata, Cantua cuzcoensis, Cantua flexuosa, Cantua glutinosa, Cantua hibrida, Cantua longifolia, Cantua megapotamica, Cantua ovata, Cantua pyrifolia, Cantua quercifolia,

References