Cantua pyrifolia
Cantua pyrifolia Juss.
Cantua pyrifolia is a flowering plant species in the family Polemoniaceae, endemic to Peru. It is adapted to moderately arid environments and is sometimes cultivated in Mediterranean climate plant collections.
Description
Cantua pyrifolia, described by Juss. in 1785, is a member of the Polemoniaceae family. This species is native to Peru and is adapted to grow in modestly dry conditions. It is occasionally included in plant collections that mimic Mediterranean climates. The genus Cantua includes several species known for their showy flowers and ecological adaptations to specific environments.
Synonyms
Periphragmos corymbosaCantua loxensisCantua ochroleucaCantua peruviana