Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
584822

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Icon. 4: 43 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584154



Common Names

  • Cantua tomentosa
  • Tomentose Cantua
  • Tomentose Andean Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Cantua buxifolia lanceolata Brand [unknown]
  • Cantua lanceolata Peter [unknown]

Description

Cantua tomentosa (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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa

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

Cantua tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cantua tomentosa?

Cantua tomentosa

What is the common name of Cantua tomentosa?

Woolly Trumpet Flower

What is the natural habitat of Cantua tomentosa?

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