Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
nubiculum
ID:
1278519

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elisens

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277857



Common Names

  • Lophospermum Nubiculum
  • Cloudy Lophospermum
  • Lophospermum


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Description

Lophospermum nubiculum (also called Nubiculum Lophospermum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is a low-growing plant with white to pink flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, meadows, and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lophospermum nubiculum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves have been used in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lophospermum nubiculum are yellow and tubular with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophospermum nubiculum is a tropical plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The cuttings should be watered regularly, but not over-watered. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers.

Where to Find Lophospermum nubiculum

Lophospermum nubiculum is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in countries such as Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Peru.

Lophospermum nubiculum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophospermum nubiculum?

Lophospermum nubiculum

What is the common name of Lophospermum nubiculum?

Nubiculum Lophospermum

What is the natural habitat of Lophospermum nubiculum?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50296173: Based on the initial data import
Wayne J. Elisens (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elisens' in the authors string.