Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas , C: 359 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495211
Common Names
- Eminii
- Sopubia
- Sopubia Eminii
Description
Sopubia eminii (also called Emin's Sopubia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sopubia eminii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sopubia eminii has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and brown in color. Its seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sopubia eminii is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into larger containers.
Where to Find Sopubia eminii
Sopubia eminii is native to Portugal and can be found in rocky areas.
Sopubia eminii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sopubia eminii?
Sopubia eminii
What are the common names of Sopubia eminii?
Emin's sopubia
Where is Sopubia eminii native to?
South America
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809748-1: 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].