Priva socotrana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
socotrana
ID:
284012
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 41: 38 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283344
Common Names
- Priva Socotrana
- Socotran Priva
- Socotran's Priva
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Priva socotrana (also called Socotran Privet, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Socotra Archipelago. It grows in dry, rocky soils and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Priva socotrana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Priva socotrana is small, white, and star-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Priva socotrana is a low-growing, evergreen perennial groundcover that grows up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall. It is native to the island of Socotra in the Indian Ocean. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Priva socotrana
Priva socotrana can be found on the island of Socotra in the Indian Ocean.
Priva socotrana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Priva socotrana?
Priva socotrana
What is the common name of Priva socotrana?
Socotran Privet
Where is Priva socotrana native to?
Socotra
Species in the Priva genus
Priva adhaerens, Priva africana, Priva armata, Priva aspera, Priva auricoccea, Priva bahiensis, Priva boliviana, Priva cordifolia, Priva curtisiae, Priva domingensis, Priva favargeri, Priva flabelliformis, Priva grandiflora, Priva humbertii, Priva laciniata, Priva lappulacea, Priva mexicana, Priva meyeri, Priva pedicellata, Priva peruviana, Priva portoricensis, Priva socotrana, Priva ibugana,
Species in the Verbenaceae family
Acantholippia seriphioides, Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana, Bouchea agrestis, Bouchea boliviana, Bouchea dissecta, Bouchea notabilis, Bouchea prismatica, Bouchea pseudochascanum, Bouchea rusbyi, Bouchea spathulata,
References
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:864527-1: 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].