Details of genus: Cobaea Cav. [2045]
genus_ja: コベア
genus_en:
# spp.: 17
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
Phylogenetic definition:
Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2023-09-26 11:57 by hkokubun@mac.com
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Polemoniaceae | ハナシノブ科 | Subfamily Cobaeoideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Polemoniaceae | ハナシノブ科 | Subfamily Cobaeoideae | Show | ||
| APG4 | Accepted | Polemoniaceae | ハナシノブ科 | Subfamily Cobaeoideae | 17 | Show |