Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
buxifolia
ID:
584775

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 1: 603 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584107

Common Names

  • Canthua Buxifolia
  • Buxifolia Canthua
  • Box-leaved Canthua

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Synonyms

  • Cantua dependens Pers. [unknown]
  • Periphragmos dependens Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]

Description

Cantua buxifolia (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 buxifolia 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

The flowers of Cantua buxifolia are yellow and tubular with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cantua buxifolia 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 buxifolia

Canthua buxifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Cantua buxifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cantua buxifolia?

Cantua buxifolia

What is the common name of Cantua buxifolia?

Boxwood-leaved Cantua

What is the family of Cantua buxifolia?

Gentianaceae

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