Cobaea minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
613540
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Martens & Galeotti
Source:
cmp
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Bruxelles 12(2): 276 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612872
Common Names
- Cobaea minor
- Small Cobaea
- Lesser Cobaea
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- Rosenbergia minor House [unknown]
Description
Cobaea minor (also called Dwarf Cobaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 7.5 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 minor 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 minor 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 minor is a fast-growing, perennial climber that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Cobaea minor
Cobaea minor is native to Central and South America and can be found in the wild in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Cobaea minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cobaea minor?
Cobaea minor
What is the family of Cobaea minor?
Polemoniaceae
What is the common name of Cobaea minor?
Small 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-2729038: Based on the initial data import
Martin Martens (1797-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Martens' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.