Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lobbii
ID:
215751

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 50: 125 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215080



Common Names

  • Hosea lobbii
  • Lobb's Hosea
  • Lobb's Hosea-bush


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Synonyms

  • Hoseanthus lobbii Merr. [unknown]
  • Clerodendrum discolor Becc. [unknown]
  • Clerodendrum lobbii C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Hosea lobbii (also called 'Lobb's Hosea', among many other common names) is a shrub native to India. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hosea lobbii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop to protect the soil from erosion and to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hosea lobbii has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hosea lobbii is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, shaded position. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix in a warm, shaded position. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Hosea lobbii

Hosea lobbii is native to India and can be found in wet, shady areas of lowland tropical rainforests.

Hosea lobbii FAQ

What is Hosea lobbii?

Hosea lobbii is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where does Hosea lobbii grow?

Hosea lobbii is native to Central America.

What type of environment does Hosea lobbii prefer?

Hosea lobbii prefers dry, rocky soils in full sun.

Species in the Hosea genus

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-100242: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.