Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
pyrifolia
ID:
584815

Status:
valid

Authors:
Juss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 1: 603 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584147

Common Names

  • Cantua pyrifolia
  • Pyriform Cantua
  • Pyriform Andean Foxglove

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Synonyms

  • Periphragmos corymbosa Ruiz ex Brand [unknown]
  • Cantua loxensis Willd. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Cantua ochroleuca Brand [unknown]
  • Cantua peruviana J.F.Gmel. [unknown]

Description

Cantua pyrifolia (also called False Foxglove, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cantua pyrifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cantua pyrifolia has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cantua pyrifolia is a shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Cantua pyrifolia

Cantua pyrifolia can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Cantua pyrifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cantua pyrifolia?

Cantua pyrifolia

What is the common name of Cantua pyrifolia?

Pyriform Trumpet Flower

What is the natural habitat of Cantua pyrifolia?

It is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

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