Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
pringlei
ID:
613547

Status:
valid

Authors:
(House) Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 17: 457 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612879

Common Names

  • Cobaea pringlei
  • Pringle's Cobaea
  • Pringle Cobaea

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Synonyms

  • Rosenbergia pringlei House [unknown]

Description

Cobaea pringlei (also called Pringle's Cobaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 10 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 pringlei 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 pringlei 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 pringlei 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 pringlei

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

Cobaea pringlei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cobaea pringlei?

Cobaea pringlei

What is the common name of Cobaea pringlei?

Pringle's Cobaea

What is the natural habitat of Cobaea pringlei?

Tropical rainforests

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-2729044: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Homer Doliver House (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'House' in the authors string.