Cantua coerulea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coerulea
ID:
584781
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brand) J.M.Porter & L.A.Johnson
Source:
cmp
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Aliso 19(1): 62. 2000
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584113
Common Names
- Canthua Coerulea
- Coerulea Canthua
- Blue Canthua
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cantua coerulea (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 coerulea 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
Cantua coerulea has bright blue flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cantua coerulea 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 coerulea
Canthua coerulea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Cantua coerulea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cantua coerulea?
Cantua coerulea
What are the common names of Cantua coerulea?
Blue Cantua, Blue Cantua
What is the natural habitat of Cantua coerulea?
Dry deciduous forests, scrub forests, and grasslands
Species in the Cantua genus
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, Cantua tomentosa,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2696607: Based on the initial data import
August Brand (1863-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brand' in the authors string.
James Mark Porter (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Porter' in the authors string.
Leigh Alma Johnson (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.Johnson' in the authors string.