Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
584808

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Icon. 4: 43 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584140



Common Names

  • Cantua ovata
  • Ovate Cantua
  • Ovate Andean Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Cantua buxifolia ovata Brand [unknown]
  • Cantua theifolia D.Don [unknown]
  • Cantua uniflora Pers. [unknown]
  • Periphragmos uniflorus Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]

Description

Cantua ovata (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 ovata 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 ovata 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 ovata is a tropical perennial plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Cantua ovata

Cantua ovata can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Cantua ovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cantua ovata?

Cantua ovata

What is the common name of Cantua ovata?

Ovate Trumpet Flower

What is the natural habitat of Cantua ovata?

It is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

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