Cystostemon socotranum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
socotranum
ID:
636986
Status:
valid
Authors:
Balf.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Edinburgh 12: 82 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636318
Common Names
- Cystostemon Socotranum
- Socotran Cystostemon
- Socotran Cystostemon
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Cystostemon socotranum (also called Cystostemon socotranum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands, and can reach up to 30 cm in height.
Uses & Benefits
Cystostemon socotranum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cystostemon socotranum is yellow and has 5 petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are long and thin with a single stem.
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Cystostemon socotranum is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division of the clumps. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and the divisions should be done in early spring.
Where to Find Cystostemon socotranum
Cystostemon socotranum is native to the island of Socotra in the Indian Ocean.
Cystostemon socotranum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cystostemon socotranum?
Cystostemon socotranum
What is the common name of Cystostemon socotranum?
Socotran Cystostemon
What type of plant is Cystostemon socotranum?
Herb
Species in the Cystostemon genus
Cystostemon barbatus, Cystostemon ethiopicus, Cystostemon heliocharis, Cystostemon hispidissimus, Cystostemon hispidus, Cystostemon intricatus, Cystostemon kissenioides, Cystostemon linearifolius, Cystostemon loveridgei, Cystostemon macrantherus, Cystostemon mechowii, Cystostemon medusa, Cystostemon mwinilungensis, Cystostemon socotranum, Cystostemon somaliensis, Cystostemon virescens, Cystostemon socotranus,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,
References
Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:115335-1: Based on the initial data import