Details of Genus: Cobaea Cav. [2045]
Genus ja: コベア
Genus en:
# spp.: 17 (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)
Pub year: 1791
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Polemoniaceae
Family ja: ハナシノブ
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Cobaeoideae
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 27 Jun 2023 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Mexico to Peru
Description en: Genus of about 20 species of woody, evergreen and herbaceous climbers found in forest and thickets from Mexico to tropical South America. They have alternate, pinnate leaves, each with a terminal, branched tendril. Large, 5-lobed, bell-shaped flowers are produced singly from the upper leaf axils. In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool greenhouse or conservatory, or outside as annuals. In warmer areas, use to clothe a pergola, arbour, sunny wall, or tree.
Hardiness en: Frost tender; C. scandens survives short periods near 0°C (32°F).
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed at 18°C (64°F) in spring; plant out when danger of frost has passed. Root softwood cuttings with bottom heat in summer.
Pests en: Susceptible to red spider mites under glass.
Description ja:
Comment: trop. America
Comment ja:
Type species: Cobaea scandens Cav. (1791) Accepted
Phylogenetic definition:
Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-02-27 22:00 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Accepted | Polemoniaceae | ハナシノブ科 | Subfamily Cobaeoideae | 17 | Show |
| PB2 | Polemoniaceae | ハナシノブ科 | Subfamily Cobaeoideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Polemoniaceae | ハナシノブ科 | Subfamily Cobaeoideae | Show |