Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
ksu
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 39: 261 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474727
Common Names
- Pseudosopubia delamerei
- Delamerei Pseudosopubia
- Delamere's Pseudosopubia
Description
Pseudosopubia delamerei (also called Delamerei Pseudosopubia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and along streams. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate, and its flowers are white or pink.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudosopubia delamerei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with dry soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudosopubia delamerei is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudosopubia delamerei is a fast-growing, low-maintenance plant that can be propagated easily from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting from an existing plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location and the cutting should take root within a few weeks. Once the cutting has taken root, it can be transplanted into a larger pot and cared for as a mature plant.
Where to Find Pseudosopubia delamerei
Pseudosopubia delamerei is found in India, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka.
Pseudosopubia delamerei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudosopubia delamerei?
Pseudosopubia delamerei
What are the common names of Pseudosopubia delamerei?
Common names of Pseudosopubia delamerei include Delamere's pseudosopubia and Delamere's false sopubia.
What type of plant is Pseudosopubia delamerei?
Pseudosopubia delamerei is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae.
Species in the Pseudosopubia genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808541-1: 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].