Cobaea aequatoriensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aequatoriensis
ID:
613526
Status:
valid
Authors:
Aspl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 48: 550 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612858
Common Names
- Cobaea aequatoriensis
- Equatorial Cobaea
- Cobaea of the Equator
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cobaea aequatoriensis (also called Equatorial Cobaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 4 m tall. It has purple flowers and is native to South America. It typically grows in tropical forests and other humid habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cobaea aequatoriensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cobaea aequatoriensis is blue and has four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cobaea aequatoriensis is a small, terrestrial orchid, native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It requires a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and keep the soil slightly moist during the winter. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Cobaea aequatoriensis
Cobaea aequatoriensis is native to Ecuador and can be found in the wild in the Andes Mountains.
Cobaea aequatoriensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cobaea aequatoriensis?
Cobaea aequatoriensis
What is the family of Cobaea aequatoriensis?
Polemoniaceae
What is the common name of Cobaea aequatoriensis?
Equatorial Cobaea
Species in the Cobaea genus
Cobaea aequatoriensis, Cobaea aschersoniana, Cobaea campanulata, Cobaea flava, Cobaea gracilis, Cobaea lutea, Cobaea minor, Cobaea pachysepala, Cobaea paneroi, Cobaea penduliflora, Cobaea pringlei, Cobaea rotundiflora, Cobaea scandens, Cobaea skutchii, Cobaea stipularis, Cobaea trianae, Cobaea triflora,
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-2729025: Based on the initial data import
Erik Asplund (1888-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aspl.' in the authors string.