Cantua quercifolia

Cantua quercifolia is a member of the Polemoniaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as phlox family. The species was formally described by Juss. in 1804 and is found in the regions of Ecuador and Peru. It is part of the genus Cantua, which includes several species known for their showy flowers. The species name 'quercifolia' refers to the leaf morphology, resembling that of oaks (from the genus Quercus). This plant is part of the botanical diversity of the Andean region.