Scrophulariaceae · Sopubia

Common Sopubia

Sopubia delphinifolia

UndershrubMedicinal
Habit
Undershrub
Found in India
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra & more
Flowering
July-January

Plant Details

Scientific name
Sopubia delphinifolia
Genus
Sopubia
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka
Found in India
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand
Flowering & fruiting
July-January
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Opposite
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Toothed margin leaf character
Margin
Toothed
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Scrophulariaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Raceme
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Scrophulariaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Common Sopubia

Common Sopubia (Sopubia delphinifolia) is an undershrub belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family (Figwort family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, raceme/spike flower clusters, capsule fruit. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-January. The species is valued in traditional medicine.

Illustration representing the Scrophulariaceae family
Botanical family

Scrophulariaceae

Figwort family

Common Sopubia belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family.

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