Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
fruticosus
ID:
358807

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Buek

Source:
cmp

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 11: 134 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358139

Common Names

  • Lobostemon fruticosus
  • Fruticosus Lobostemon
  • Lobostemon Fruticosus

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Synonyms

  • Lobostemon obovatus DC. [unknown]
  • Lobostemon scaber DC. & A.DC. [unknown]
  • Lobostemon lasiophyllus (Link) DC. [unknown]
  • Echium africanum Pers. [unknown]
  • Echium bergianum E.Mey. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Echium frondosum Salisb. [unknown]
  • Echium fruticosum L. [unknown]
  • Echium lasiophyllum Link [unknown]
  • Echium obovatum I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Echium scabrum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Echium scabrum Lehm. [unknown]
  • Echium spathulatum Drege ex DC. [unknown]
  • Lobostemon fruticosus bergianus DC. [unknown]
  • Echium fruticosum minor Sims [unknown]
  • Lobostemon lasiophyllus (Link) DC. [unknown]
  • Lobostemon scaber DC. [unknown]

Description

Lobostemon fruticosus (also called shrubby lobostemon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lobostemon fruticosus is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens for its attractive yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobostemon fruticosus has small, yellow flowers with a reddish center. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings have short, round leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobostemon fruticosus is a shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Lobostemon fruticosus

Lobostemon fruticosus can be found in the tropical forests of South America

Lobostemon fruticosus FAQ

What are the optimal growing conditions for Lobostemon fruticosus?

Lobostemon fruticosus prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the typical lifespan of Lobostemon fruticosus?

Lobostemon fruticosus typically lives for two to three years.

What type of soil is best for Lobostemon fruticosus?

Lobostemon fruticosus prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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