Status:
valid
Authors:
Pers.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 1: 187 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000584122
Common Names
- Canthua Flexuosa
- Flexuosa Canthua
- Flexuous Canthua
Synonyms
- Periphragmos flexuosa Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
- Tunaria albida Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Cantua flexuosa (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 flexuosa 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 flexuosa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cantua flexuosa 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 flexuosa
Canthua flexuosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Cantua flexuosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cantua flexuosa?
Cantua flexuosa
What are the common names of Cantua flexuosa?
Flexuous Cantua, Flexuous Cantua
What is the natural habitat of Cantua flexuosa?
Dry deciduous forests, scrub forests, and grasslands
Species in the Cantua genus
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,
Cantua tomentosa,
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,