Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
superba
ID:
270377

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Royle ex Benth.) Kamelin & Makhm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 75: 248 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269709

Common Names

  • Superb Phlomoides
  • Superb-Leaved Phlomoides
  • Superb Leaved Phlomoides

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Synonyms

  • Eremostachys laciniata superba (Royle ex Benth.) Regel [unknown]
  • Eremostachys superba Royle ex Benth. [unknown]

Description

Phlomoides superba (also called Superb Phlomis, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant with short stems and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Phlomoides superba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phlomoides superba is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phlomoides superba is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. It is also possible to propagate from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Phlomoides superba

Phlomoides superba can be found in Central Asia.

Phlomoides superba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phlomoides superba?

Phlomoides superba

What is the common name of Phlomoides superba?

No common name

What type of plant is Phlomoides superba?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Phlomoides genus

Phlomoides adenantha, Phlomoides admirabilis, Phlomoides agraria, Phlomoides ajdarovae, Phlomoides alaica, Phlomoides alberti, Phlomoides alpina, Phlomoides ambigua, Phlomoides andersii, Phlomoides arctifolia, Phlomoides ariana, Phlomoides atropurpurea, Phlomoides azerbaijanica, Phlomoides baburii, Phlomoides baissunensis, Phlomoides baldschuanica, Phlomoides bamianica, Phlomoides beckeri, Phlomoides betonicoides, Phlomoides boissieriana, Phlomoides botschantzevii, Phlomoides brachystegia, Phlomoides bracteosa, Phlomoides breviflora, Phlomoides burmanica, Phlomoides canescens, Phlomoides chinghoensis, Phlomoides codonocalyx, Phlomoides congesta, Phlomoides cordifolia, Phlomoides czuiliensis, Phlomoides dentosa, Phlomoides ebracteolata, Phlomoides eriocalyx, Phlomoides ferganensis, Phlomoides fetisowii, Phlomoides fimbriata, Phlomoides forrestii, Phlomoides franchetiana, Phlomoides freitagii, Phlomoides fulgens, Phlomoides glabra, Phlomoides gymnocalyx, Phlomoides gymnoclada, Phlomoides gypsacea, Phlomoides hajastanica, Phlomoides hissarica, Phlomoides hybrida, Phlomoides hyoscyamoides, Phlomoides iliensis,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-152617: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John Forbes Royle (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Royle' in the authors string.
Rudolf Kamelin (1938-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kamelin' in the authors string.
A.M. Makhmedov (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makhm.' in the authors string.