Status:
valid
Authors:
H.-P.Hofm. & Eb.Fisch.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Syst. Geogr. Pl. 74: 342 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495872
Common Names
- Duvigneaud's Sopubia
- Duvigneaud's Sopubia
- Duvigneaud's Sopubia
Description
Sopubia duvigneaudiana (also called Duvigneaud's 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 duvigneaudiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sopubia duvigneaudiana is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sopubia duvigneaudiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate dry soils and is drought-tolerant once established. It can be pruned to maintain a neat shape and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Sopubia duvigneaudiana
Sopubia duvigneaudiana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Sopubia duvigneaudiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sopubia duvigneaudiana?
Sopubia duvigneaudiana
What type of plant is Sopubia duvigneaudiana?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where is Sopubia duvigneaudiana found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region.
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
Hans-Peter Hofmann: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.-P.Hofm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77063397-1: 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].