Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
cuzcoensis
ID:
584786

Status:
valid

Authors:
Infantes

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 31: 102 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584118



Common Names

  • Canthua Cuzcoensis
  • Cuzcoensis Canthua
  • Cuzco Canthua


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Description

Cantua cuzcoensis (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 cuzcoensis 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 cuzcoensis has yellow 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cantua cuzcoensis 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 cuzcoensis

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

Cantua cuzcoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cantua cuzcoensis?

Cantua cuzcoensis

What are the common names of Cantua cuzcoensis?

Cuzco Cantua, Cuzco Cantua

What is the natural habitat of Cantua cuzcoensis?

Dry deciduous forests, scrub forests, and grasslands

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