Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
procumbens
ID:
475399

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 4(2): 441 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474731



Common Names

  • Pseudosopubia procumbens
  • Procumbens Pseudosopubia
  • Procumbens Pseudosopubia Plant


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Description

Pseudosopubia procumbens (also called Procumbens 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 procumbens 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 procumbens is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudosopubia procumbens is a succulent plant that can be propagated from cuttings. The cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mixture. Water the soil regularly and keep it in a bright, sunny location. The cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Pseudosopubia procumbens

Pseudosopubia procumbens is native to South Africa.

Pseudosopubia procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudosopubia procumbens?

Pseudosopubia procumbens

What are the common names of Pseudosopubia procumbens?

Common names of Pseudosopubia procumbens include Prostrate pseudosopubia and Prostrate false sopubia.

What type of plant is Pseudosopubia procumbens?

Pseudosopubia procumbens is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae.

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

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808547-1: 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].