Cystostemon socotranus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
socotranus
ID:
1315236
Status:
valid
Authors:
Balf.f.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Edinburgh 12: 82 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001327690
Common Names
- Cystostemon socotranus
- Socotra Cystostemon
- Socotran Cystostemon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cystostemon socotranus (also called Socotran Cystostemon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cystostemon socotranus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is often grown as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cystostemon socotranus has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, brown, and round. The seedlings have long, slender stems and small, ovate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cystostemon socotranus is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in early spring or late fall.
Where to Find Cystostemon socotranus
Cystostemon socotranus can be found on the island of Socotra in the Arabian Sea.
Cystostemon socotranus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cystostemon socotranus?
Cystostemon socotranus
What is the common name of Cystostemon socotranus?
Socotran cystostemon
What type of plant is Cystostemon socotranus?
Herbaceous perennial
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