Sopubia gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1246622
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.-P.Hofm. & Eb.Fisch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 20: 308 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001245960
Common Names
- Sopubia Gracilis
- Gracilis Sopubia
- Gracilis Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sopubia gracilis (also called 'Graceful Sopubia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in the Mexican states of Oaxaca, Veracruz and Chiapas. It has alternate, simple leaves, and white flowers in axillary clusters. Its habitats include tropical deciduous forests, tropical semi-deciduous forests, and tropical evergreen forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sopubia gracilis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sopubia gracilis is small and white, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sopubia gracilis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by division of the root clump. It is best grown in a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a container or in the garden.
Where to Find Sopubia gracilis
Sopubia gracilis is native to Brazil.
Sopubia gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sopubia gracilis?
Sopubia gracilis
What is the common name of Sopubia gracilis?
Gracile Sopubia
What type of plant is Sopubia gracilis?
Herb
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
Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
Hans-Peter Hofmann: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.-P.Hofm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1005066-1: 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].