Cobaea rotundiflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rotundiflora
ID:
613548
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prather
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 48: 117 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612880
Common Names
- Cobaea rotundiflora
- Round-flowered Cobaea
- Rotund Cobaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cobaea rotundiflora (also called Roundflower Cobaea, among many other common names) is a climbing vine with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America, and is found in dry to moist forests and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cobaea rotundiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cobaea rotundiflora 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 rotundiflora 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 rotundiflora
Cobaea rotundiflora is native to Central and South America and can be found in the wild in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Cobaea rotundiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cobaea rotundiflora?
Cobaea rotundiflora
What is the common name of Cobaea rotundiflora?
Round-flowered Cobaea
What is the natural habitat of Cobaea rotundiflora?
Tropical rainforests
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-2729045: Based on the initial data import
L. Alan Prather (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prather' in the authors string.