Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
socotrana
ID:
468086

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Balf.f.) G.Taylor

Source:
ksu

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 71: 312 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000467418



Common Names

  • Poskea socotrana
  • Socotrana Poskea
  • Poskea Socotrana


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Description

Poskea socotrana (also called Socotran poskea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, thin, creeping stems and small, ovate, dark green leaves. It is native to the tropical forests of Socotra and usually grows on tree trunks in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Poskea socotrana is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oil which is used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poskea socotrana has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poskea socotrana is a tropical, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall. It is best grown in moist, well-drained, acidic soil in partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Poskea socotrana

Poskea socotrana can be found in Socotra, growing in dry grasslands and rocky outcrops.

Poskea socotrana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poskea socotrana?

Poskea socotrana

What is the natural habitat of Poskea socotrana?

Forests in Africa

What are the common uses of Poskea socotrana?

Medicinal and ornamental purposes

Species in the Poskea genus

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

Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
George Taylor (1904-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Taylor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:120308-1: 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].