Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
lutea
ID:
613535

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh Philos. J. 10: 4 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612867



Common Names

  • Cobaea lutea
  • Yellow Cobaea
  • Luteous Cobaea


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Synonyms

  • Cobaea lutea villosa (Standl.) D.N.Gibson [unknown]
  • Cobaea lutea viorna (Standl.) D.N.Gibson [unknown]
  • Cobaea macrostoma Pav. ex Hook. [unknown]
  • Cobaea steyermarkii Standl. [unknown]
  • Cobaea villosa Standl. [unknown]
  • Cobaea viorna Standl. [unknown]
  • Rosenbergia macrostoma House [unknown]
  • Cobaea acuminata DC. ex Hook. [unknown]

Description

Cobaea lutea (also called Yellow Cobaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 7 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 lutea 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 lutea 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cobaea lutea 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 lutea

Cobaea lutea is native to Central and South America and can be found in the wild in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Cobaea lutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cobaea lutea?

Cobaea lutea

What is the family of Cobaea lutea?

Polemoniaceae

What is the common name of Cobaea lutea?

Yellow Cobaea

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-2729033: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.