Status:
valid
Authors:
K.V.Divya & Nampy
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 78(1, e106): 2 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000028294
Description
Parasopubia raghavendrae (also called Raghavendra's Parasopubia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Western Ghats in India, occurring in the states of Karnataka and Kerala. It is found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests.
Uses & Benefits
Parasopubia raghavendrae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Parasopubia raghavendrae are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parasopubia raghavendrae is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape.
Where to Find Parasopubia raghavendrae
Parasopubia raghavendrae can be found in the tropical forests of India.
Parasopubia raghavendrae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parasopubia raghavendrae?
Parasopubia raghavendrae
What is the family of Parasopubia raghavendrae?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Parasopubia raghavendrae?
Raghavendra's Parasopubia
Species in the Parasopubia genus
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica,
Aeginetia mirabilis,
Aeginetia mpomii,
Aeginetia selebica,
Aeginetia sessilis,
Aeginetia sinensis,
Aeginetia flava,
Aeginetia acaulis,
Agalinis angustifolia,
Agalinis aphylla,
Agalinis aspera,
Agalinis auriculata,
Agalinis bandeirensis,
Agalinis bangii,
Agalinis brachyphylla,
Agalinis calycina,
Agalinis chaparensis,
Agalinis communis,
Agalinis decemloba,
Agalinis densiflora,
Agalinis digitalis,
Agalinis divaricata,
Agalinis edwardsiana,
Agalinis fasciculata,
Agalinis fiebrigii,
Agalinis filicaulis,
Agalinis filifolia,
Agalinis gattingeri,
Agalinis genistifolia,
Agalinis gypsophila,
Agalinis heterophylla,
Agalinis homalantha,
Agalinis humilis,
Agalinis itambensis,
Agalinis kingsii,
Agalinis lanceolata,
Agalinis laxa,
Agalinis linarioides,
Agalinis linifolia,
Agalinis maritima,
Agalinis megalantha,
Agalinis meyeniana,
Agalinis nana,
Agalinis navasotensis,
Agalinis neoscotica,
Agalinis obtusifolia,
Agalinis oligophylla,
Agalinis peduncularis,
Agalinis pennellii,
Agalinis plukenetii,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77218132-1: 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].