Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hofmannii
ID:
1323968

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pradeep & Pramod

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Candollea 68: 116 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336422



Common Names

  • Parasopubia hofmannii
  • Hofmannii Parasopubia
  • Hofmann's Parasopubia


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Description

Parasopubia hofmannii (also called 'Hofmann's Parasopubia', among many other common names) is a small, succulent plant species that is native to South Africa. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, and its leaves are oblong-lanceolate. Its inflorescence is a cyathium of small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Parasopubia hofmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parasopubia hofmannii has small, greenish-yellow flowers with a white center and a yellow-green calyx. The seed is small, dark brown, and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parasopubia hofmannii is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Parasopubia hofmannii

Parasopubia hofmannii is native to India.

Parasopubia hofmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parasopubia hofmannii?

Parasopubia hofmannii

What type of plant is Parasopubia hofmannii?

Vine

Where is Parasopubia hofmannii found?

Peru

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Ayilliath K. Pradeep: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pradeep' in the authors string.
C. Pramod: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pramod' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77130408-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].