Sopubia madagascariensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
1556689
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Baker
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 18: 273 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000035512
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sopubia madagascariensis (also called Madagascar Sopubia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that is native to Madagascar. It has small, leathery leaves and pink-white flowers. It grows in rocky areas, on sandstone slopes, and in coastal scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Sopubia madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sopubia madagascariensis has small white flowers with yellow centers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single long stem with small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sopubia madagascariensis is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings, and prefers a sunny position with well-drained soil. It is drought and frost tolerant.
Where to Find Sopubia madagascariensis
Sopubia madagascariensis is native to the island of Madagascar.
Sopubia madagascariensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sopubia madagascariensis?
Sopubia madagascariensis
What is the common name of Sopubia madagascariensis?
Madagascar Sopubia
What is the natural habitat of Sopubia madagascariensis?
Sopubia madagascariensis is found in tropical rainforests in Madagascar.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77205536-1: 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].