Cantua volcanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
volcanica
ID:
509323
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Porter & Prather
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Aliso 25: 34 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508655
Common Names
- Cantua volcanica
- Volcanic Cantua
- Cantua de Volcánico
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- Huthia coerulea Brand [unknown]
Description
Cantua volcanica (also called Volcano Cantua, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It has small yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils, especially in open areas such as deserts and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cantua volcanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cantua volcanica has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
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Cantua volcanica is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Once established, it can be divided in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Cantua volcanica
Cantua volcanica is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, chaparral, and desert scrub.
Cantua volcanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cantua volcanica?
Cantua volcanica
What is the natural habitat of Cantua volcanica?
It is native to Peru and Bolivia.
What is the flower color of Cantua volcanica?
The flowers are yellow in color.
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-2606540: Based on the initial data import
James Mark Porter (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Porter' in the authors string.
L. Alan Prather (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prather' in the authors string.