This page is a detailed botanical reference. For name translations across countries, see: Capuchina.
Tropaeolum majus
Also known as: Capuchina · Espuela de galán
Common in: Chile
species · Type: herb
What is this herb called in different countries?
Indexed common names for this species, grouped by country. Each label opens that name’s hub.
Argentina
Chile
Colombia
Traditional-use themes, index safety flags, and how local herb names differ by country.
At a glance
- Family
- Tropaeolaceae
- Countries & regions (index)
- Chile · Chile
- Evidence label (index)
- Traditional / ethnobotanical context (label)
- Toxicity (index)
- Lower concern in index
- Sustainability / harvest
- Not listed in the current index slice.
Uses & indexed themes
No extra therapeutic themes are listed for this species in the current index slice—see traditional use categories above.
- culinary use
- medicinal use
Browse by use: Culinary-medicinal herbs · Medicinal herbs
Safety notes
These flags summarize dataset metadata. They are not a safety guarantee and do not replace professional advice.
Level
Lower concern in index
Avoid if
No extra “avoid if” flags in the index slice
Interactions
None called out beyond the notes below
Look‑alike risk
No
Evidence label
Traditional / ethnobotanical context (label)
Geography
Native / origin regions (dataset)
South America
Where it appears in the index
Chile · Chile
When countries differ from native range, it usually reflects where names and uses were recorded—not a claim that the plant is wild everywhere listed.
Regional naming in the index
- Argentina → culinary use, medicinal useCapuchina · Espuela de galán
- Chile → culinary use, medicinal use
Common questions
- Is Capuchina safe to drink daily?
- Many people use moderate amounts in teas, but safety depends on the exact species, dose, medications, and your health context. This page is informational only—ask a qualified clinician when unsure.
- What is Capuchina used for?
- In FloraLexicon’s index, this species is most often associated with: Not listed in the current index slice.. Traditional use is not proof of benefit or safety for any person.
- Is Capuchina safe?
- The index labels toxicity as Lower concern in index. Common themes include Not listed in the current index slice.. This is not a personal risk assessment—ask a qualified clinician for your situation.
- Can Capuchina be confused with other plants?
- Yes—shared common names are a major source of mix‑ups. When you see an ambiguity callout below, open the name hub to compare scientific species side by side.
Last updated from FloraLexicon’s merged ethnobotanical index—informational only; see disclaimer.