Lobostemon muirii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muirii
ID:
359132
Status:
valid
Authors:
Levyns
Source:
cmp
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 49: 440 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358464
Common Names
- Lobostemon muirii
- Muir's Lobostemon
- Muir's-leaf Lobostemon
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Lobostemon muirii (also called Muir's Lobostemon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in moist and shady areas of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lobostemon muirii is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, skin conditions, and respiratory issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lobostemon muirii is a small, yellow to orange flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lobostemon muirii is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Lobostemon muirii
Lobostemon muirii is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Lobostemon muirii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lobostemon muirii?
Lobostemon muirii
What is the common name of Lobostemon muirii?
Muir's Lobostemon
What is the growth habit of Lobostemon muirii?
It is an evergreen shrub with an upright, spreading habit.
Species in the Lobostemon genus
Lobostemon fruticosus, Lobostemon paniculiformis, Lobostemon montanus, Lobostemon muirii, Lobostemon paniculatus, Lobostemon lucidus, Lobostemon regulariflorus, Lobostemon oederifolius, Lobostemon glaber, Lobostemon glaucophyllus, Lobostemon gracilis, Lobostemon hottentoticus, Lobostemon marlothii, Lobostemon laevigatus, Lobostemon sanguineus, Lobostemon stachydeus, Lobostemon trichotomus, Lobostemon trigonus, Lobostemon strigosus, Lobostemon echioides, Lobostemon collinus, Lobostemon curvifolius, Lobostemon daltonii, Lobostemon decorus, Lobostemon argenteus, Lobostemon cinereus, Lobostemon belliformis, Lobostemon capitatus, Lobostemon oederiaefolius, Lobostemon paniculiformis, Lobostemon stachydeus, Lobostemon trichotomus,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2338118: Based on the initial data import
Margaret Levyns (1890-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levyns' in the authors string.