Trichostema rubisepalum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubisepalum
ID:
328598
Status:
valid
Authors:
Elmer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 41: 310 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327930
Common Names
- Rubisepalum Trichostema
- Ruby-Sepaled Bluecurls
- Ruby-Sepaled Wild Petunia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trichostema rubisepalum (also called 'Ruby-sepal Trichostema', among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in Central and South America. It has small, oval leaves and small, blue flowers. It is found in humid, tropical forests, as well as in open, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Trichostema rubisepalum is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichostema rubisepalum is a pink, tubular shaped flower with a yellow throat. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.
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Trichostema rubisepalum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Trichostema rubisepalum
Trichostema rubisepalum can be found in the southwestern United States.
Trichostema rubisepalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichostema rubisepalum?
Trichostema rubisepalum
What is the family of Trichostema rubisepalum?
Lamiaceae
What is the habitat of Trichostema rubisepalum?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Trichostema genus
Trichostema arizonicum, Trichostema austromontanum, Trichostema brachiatum, Trichostema dichotomum, Trichostema lanatum, Trichostema lanceolatum, Trichostema laxum, Trichostema mexicanum, Trichostema micranthum, Trichostema oblongum, Trichostema ovatum, Trichostema parishii, Trichostema purpusii, Trichostema rubisepalum, Trichostema setaceum, Trichostema simulatum, Trichostema suffrutescens, Trichostema ruygtii,
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-208496: Based on the initial data import
Adolph Daniel Edward Elmer (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elmer' in the authors string.