Cobaea gracilis

Cobaea gracilis is a member of the Polemoniaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as phlox family. The species is distributed across several regions in Central America and the Caribbean, including Costa Rica, Java, and Panama. It was formally published in 1880 under the authorship of Hemsl., following its initial description by Oerst. The genus Cobaea is known for its climbing or trailing growth habit and is characterized by its showy, tubular flowers. Cobaea gracilis is one of several species within this genus and is part of the broader botanical diversity found in the tropical regions of the Americas and nearby islands.