Cobaea gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
613532
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Oerst.) Hemsl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Garden (London, 1871-1927) 17: 352 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612864
Common Names
- Cobaea gracilis
- Graceful Cobaea
- Slender Cobaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Cobaea panamensis Standl. [unknown]
- Rosenbergia gracilis Oerst. [unknown]
Description
Cobaea gracilis (also called Slender Cobaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 6.5 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 gracilis 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 gracilis 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 gracilis 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 gracilis
Cobaea gracilis is native to Central and South America and can be found in the wild in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Cobaea gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cobaea gracilis?
Cobaea gracilis
What is the family of Cobaea gracilis?
Polemoniaceae
What is the common name of Cobaea gracilis?
Graceful 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-2729030: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Anders Sandøe Ørsted (1816-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oerst.' in the authors string.