Sopubia lanata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanata
ID:
495844
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 18: 67 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495176
Common Names
- Sopubia Lanata
- Lanata Sopubia
- Lanata Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sopubia lanata (also called 'Woolly Sopubia', among many other common names) is a terrestrial plant with a rosette of leaves and a single inflorescence. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sopubia lanata has no known non-medical uses.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sopubia lanata var. densiflora (Skan) O.J.HansenSopubia lanata var. lanata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sopubia lanata is a small, yellow, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sopubia lanata is a terrestrial bromeliad that can be propagated by seed or by division of the offsets. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix in a pot or in the ground in a warm, humid environment. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. It is a slow-growing plant and may take several years to reach maturity.
Where to Find Sopubia lanata
Sopubia lanata can be found in Tanzania.
Sopubia lanata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sopubia lanata?
Sopubia lanata
What is the family of Sopubia lanata?
Bromeliaceae
What is the native range of Sopubia lanata?
Brazil
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
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809760-1: 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].