Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
montanus
ID:
359131

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Buek

Source:
cmp

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 11: 132 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358463

Common Names

  • Lobostemon montanus
  • Mountain Lobostemon
  • Mountain-leaf Lobostemon

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Synonyms

  • Lobostemon sprengelianus H.Buek [unknown]
  • Echium montanum (H.Buek) DC. & A.DC. [unknown]
  • Echium sprengelianum DC. [unknown]
  • Echium montanum DC. [unknown]

Description

Lobostemon montanus (also called Mountain Lobostemon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in moist and shady areas of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lobostemon montanus is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, skin conditions, and respiratory issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lobostemon montanus is a small, yellow to orange flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobostemon montanus is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Lobostemon montanus

Lobostemon montanus is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Lobostemon montanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobostemon montanus?

Lobostemon montanus

What is the common name of Lobostemon montanus?

Mountain Lobostemon

What is the growth habit of Lobostemon montanus?

It is an evergreen shrub with an upright, spreading habit.

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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