Cornutia obovata
About
Cornutia obovata is a rare species of tree in the mint family, and formerly considered a member of the verbena family. It is endemic to forested slopes in Puerto Rico, where its common names are capá jigüerilla, nigua, and palo de nigua. When it was added to the endangered species list of the United States in 1988 there were only seven individuals known to remain in the wild. By 1998 there were eight plants known. This is considered one population divided amongst a few locations in the mountain forests of the island.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
How to use it
The rare Cornutia obovata plays an important role in its native ecosystem, providing habitat and support for various forest species. Conservation efforts are crucial to protect this tree, as its limited population makes it vulnerable to extinction.
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In the kitchen
Cornutia obovata is not eaten by humans. This rare tree is primarily known for its ecological significance rather than culinary uses.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Cornutia obovata
- Slug
- cornutia-obovata
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Cornutia
- Species
- obovata
- Wikidata QID
- Q2997595
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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