Cobaea flava - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flava
ID:
613530
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prather
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 48: 114 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612862
Common Names
- Cobaea flava
- Yellow Cobaea
- Yellow-flowered Cobaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cobaea flava (also called Yellow Cobaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 5.5 m tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to South America. It typically grows in tropical forests and other humid habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cobaea flava 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 flava is yellow 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 flava is a perennial climber that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, fertile soils and is tolerant of drought and salt spray. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Cobaea flava
Cobaea flava is native to Central and South America and can be found in the wild in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Cobaea flava FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cobaea flava?
Cobaea flava
What is the family of Cobaea flava?
Polemoniaceae
What is the common name of Cobaea flava?
Yellow 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-2729029: Based on the initial data import
L. Alan Prather (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prather' in the authors string.