Sopubia myomboensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
myomboensis
ID:
495849
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.A.Duvign. & Van Bockstal
Source:
ksu
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 96: 119 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495181
Common Names
- Myomboensis
- Sopubia
- Sopubia Myomboensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sopubia myomboensis (also called 'Myombo 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 myomboensis has non-medical uses such as ornamental purposes, as well as providing food for hummingbirds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach pain, and skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sopubia myomboensis is yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sopubia myomboensis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is also a good choice for container cultivation.
Where to Find Sopubia myomboensis
Sopubia myomboensis can be found in Tanzania.
Sopubia myomboensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sopubia myomboensis?
Sopubia myomboensis
What is the family of Sopubia myomboensis?
Bromeliaceae
What is the native range of Sopubia myomboensis?
Tanzania
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
Paul Auguste Duvigneaud (1913-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Duvign.' in the authors string.
Liliane Van Bockstal (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van Bockstal' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809768-1: 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].