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Cantua bicolor

Scientific Name: Cantua bicolor

Family: Polemoniaceae

Category: Dicot

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Cantua bicolor

Cantua bicolor Lem. is the accepted scientific name for a species within the genus Cantua. It is also known as the Bicolor Sacred Flower of the Incas and Two-Colored Cantua.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Polemoniaceae
  • Kingdom: (Implied: Plantae)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: None explicitly stated, but note the mention of Cantua buxifolia in proximity, suggesting potential historical confusion or close relation.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Bolivia and Peru.
  • Observed in the Christchurch Botanic Garden, Christchurch, New Zealand (likely cultivated).

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Evergreen shrub.
  • Can reach a height of approximately 2 meters.
  • 'Hot Pants' variety has red-orange and hot pink flowers contrasting with green foliage.
  • Flowers described as pendant yellow scarlet pink trumpet flowers.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Pollen structure is a distinguishing feature of Cantua species.

Other Information

  • First described by Charles Lemaire.
  • Hardiness zones: 9-11.

Resources

  • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service.
  • International Plant Names Index (IPNI)
  • Catalogue of Life
  • NCBI Taxonomy
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Dave's Garden
  • Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)