Sopubia decumbens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decumbens
ID:
496507
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hiern
Source:
cmp
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. 1: 772 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495839
Common Names
- Decumbent Sopubia
- Decumbent Pitcairnia
- Decumbent Strobilopsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sopubia decumbens (also called Creeping Sopubia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It grows in dry, rocky areas and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are opposite, ovate, and have entire margins. The flowers are small, yellow-green, and arranged in cymes.
Uses & Benefits
Sopubia decumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat sore throats, coughs, and other respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, yellowish-green, with a white throat. Seed: small, black, round. Seedlings: small, oval-shaped, with a white center.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sopubia decumbens is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil in full sun. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune the plant in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.
Where to Find Sopubia decumbens
Sopubia decumbens can be found in Ethiopia and Somalia.
Sopubia decumbens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sopubia decumbens?
Sopubia decumbens
What is the family of Sopubia decumbens?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Sopubia decumbens?
Sopubia decumbens is found in open grasslands, scrub, and rocky areas.
Species in the Sopubia genus
Sopubia ramosa, Sopubia patris, Sopubia parviflora, Sopubia kacondensis, Sopubia graminicola, Sopubia lanata, Sopubia myomboensis, Sopubia simplex, Sopubia eminii, Sopubia elatior, Sopubia latifolia, Sopubia aemula, Sopubia argentea, Sopubia cana, Sopubia decumbens, Sopubia duvigneaudiana, Sopubia karaguensis, Sopubia mannii, Sopubia triphylla, Sopubia trifida, Sopubia conferta, Sopubia ugandensis, Sopubia lasiocarpa, Sopubia comosa, Sopubia stricta, Sopubia lemuriana, Sopubia gracilis, Sopubia matsumurae, Sopubia menglianensis, Sopubia madagascariensis,
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
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809742-1: 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].