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Cobaea Rotundiflora
''Cobaea'' is a genus of flowering plants including about 20 species of rapid growing, ornamental vine, climbers whose native plant, native range extends from Mexico to Peru. The botanical name honors Father Bernabé Cobo, Spanish Jesuit of the seventeenth century, naturalist, and resident of America for many years. The woody stems can reach . Leaves are alternate lobed with opposite pairs and tendrils. In late summer to early spring, the large, bell-shaped flowers are borne profusely and singly along the stems with bright green, violet, or purple in colors. The plants can become invasive in some areas, and are common weeds in New Zealand. Species 17 species are accepted. *''Cobaea aequatoriensis'' Aspl. *''Cobaea aschersoniana'' Brand *''Cobaea campanulata'' Hemsl. *''Cobaea flava'' Prather *''Cobaea gracilis'' (Oerst.) Hemsl. *''Cobaea lutea'' D.Don *''Cobaea minor'' M.Martens & Galeotti *''Cobaea pachysepala'' Standl. *''Cobaea paneroi'' Prather *''Cobaea penduliflora'' (H.Kars ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cobaea Scandens
''Cobaea scandens'', the cup-and-saucer vine, cathedral bells, Mexican ivy, or monastery bells, is a species of flowering plant in the phlox family Polemoniaceae. It is native plant, native to Mexico, with isolated sightings elsewhere in tropical central and South America. Description It is a self-clinging perennial climber. The Latin binomial nomenclature, specific epithet ''scandens'' means 'climbing'. The leaves comprise four leaflets and a tendril furnished with small hooks for clinging on to a support. The large forward-facing flowers open white, but become violet as they mature. They are pollinated by bats in their native habitat, are bell-shaped with a pronounced ruff – hence the name cup-and-saucer. Mature flowers are scented. Present a capsular fruits with seeds. Cultivation It is widely cultivated for its twining habit and its highly ornamental flowers, long, which change from white to purple. In temperate climate, temperate regions it is best grown as a hardines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |