Sopubia latifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
495955
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 18: 66 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495287
Common Names
- Latifolia Sopubia
- Latifolia Sopubia
- Latifolia Sopubia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sopubia latifolia (also called Broad-leaved Sopubia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with long, thin stems and small, ovate leaves. It is native to the Caribbean region and prefers sunny, humid habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sopubia latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sopubia latifolia is a small, yellowish-green, tubular flower with five lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a few small, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sopubia latifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Sopubia latifolia
Sopubia latifolia is native to South America and can be found in moist areas.
Sopubia latifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sopubia latifolia?
Sopubia latifolia
What is the family of Sopubia latifolia?
Scrophulariaceae
What is the natural habitat of Sopubia latifolia?
Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrubland
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:809762-1: 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].