Sopubia comosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comosa
ID:
1237045
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bonati) T.Yamaz.
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 55: 6 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236383
Common Names
- Sopubia comosa
- Comosa Sopubia
- Sopubia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sopubia comosa (also called Hairy Sopubia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 10 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sopubia comosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an indoor plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive issues, reducing inflammation, and relieving pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sopubia comosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a reddish tint.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sopubia comosa is an evergreen shrub native to South America and is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Sopubia comosa
Sopubia comosa is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Sopubia comosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sopubia comosa?
Sopubia comosa
What is the common name of Sopubia comosa?
Hairy Sopubia
What is the natural habitat of Sopubia comosa?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
Gustave Henri Bonati (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonati' in the authors string.
Takasi Yamazaki (1921-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamaz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809739-1: 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].