Sopubia argentea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argentea
ID:
496429
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hiern
Source:
cmp
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. 1: 774 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495761
Common Names
- Silver Sopubia
- Sopubia argentea
- Sopubia argentea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sopubia argentea (also called Sopubia argentea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Scrophulariaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is an herbaceous perennial.
Uses & Benefits
Sopubia argentea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sopubia argentea has small white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sopubia argentea is a shrub native to South America. It is a fast-growing plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. It can also be propagated by division.
Where to Find Sopubia argentea
Sopubia argentea can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Sopubia argentea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sopubia argentea?
Sopubia argentea
What is the family of Sopubia argentea?
Gesneriaceae
What is the common name of Sopubia argentea?
No common name
Species in the Sopubia genus
Sopubia ramosa, Sopubia patris, Sopubia parviflora, Sopubia kacondensis, Sopubia graminicola, Sopubia lanata, Sopubia myomboensis, Sopubia simplex, Sopubia eminii, Sopubia elatior, Sopubia latifolia, Sopubia aemula, Sopubia argentea, Sopubia cana, Sopubia decumbens, Sopubia duvigneaudiana, Sopubia karaguensis, Sopubia mannii, Sopubia triphylla, Sopubia trifida, Sopubia conferta, Sopubia ugandensis, Sopubia lasiocarpa, Sopubia comosa, Sopubia stricta, Sopubia lemuriana, Sopubia gracilis, Sopubia matsumurae, Sopubia menglianensis, Sopubia madagascariensis,
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 Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809733-1: 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].