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[[File:Lobostemon capitatus 1DS-II 2-1681.jpg|thumb|''[[Lobostemon capitatus]]'']]

[[File:Lobostemon fruticosus 1DS-II 2-1492.jpg|thumb|''[[Lobostemon fruticosus]]'']]
'''''Lobostemon''''' is a genus of [[flowering plant]]s belonging to the family [[Boraginaceae]]. Its native range is [[South Africa]].<ref name="POWO">{{cite web|title=''Lobostemon'' Lehm. {{!}} Plants of the World Online {{!}} Kew Science|url=http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/urn%3Alsid%3Aipni.org%3Anames%3A4655-1|access-date=16 March 2021|website=Plants of the World Online|language=en}}</ref> The majority of species are limited to the winter rainfall area of the country, from [[Springbok, Northern Cape|Springbok]] to [[Mossel Bay]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Buys|first=Matt H.|date=2006|title=Lobostemon {{!}} PlantZAfrica|url=http://pza.sanbi.org/lobostemon|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-25|website=pza.sanbi.org}}</ref> In [[Afrikaans]] these species are known as ''agtdaegeneesbos'',<ref>{{Cite book|last=Manning|first=John|url=https://www.sanbi.org/sites/default/files/documents/documents/strelitzia-29-2012.pdf|title=Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region : 1: the core Cape flora|last2=Goldblatt|first2=Peter|date=2012|publisher=South African National Biodiversity Institute, SANBI|isbn=978-1-919976-74-7|location=Pretoria|oclc=852384288}}</ref> or loosely translated, bush that will heal in eight days. As this name suggests, many species have medicinal properties. This is best known from ''Lobostemon fruticosus'', which is used for treating wounds, blood poisoning, [[Dermatophytosis|ringworm]], skin diseases and [[syphilis]].<ref name=":0" />
'''''Lobostemon''''' is a genus of [[flowering plant]]s belonging to the family [[Boraginaceae]]. It is [[endemic]] to the [[Cape Provinces]] of [[South Africa]].<ref name="POWO">{{cite web|title=''Lobostemon'' Lehm. {{!}} Plants of the World Online {{!}} Kew Science|url=https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:4655-1|access-date=16 March 2021|website=Plants of the World Online|language=en}}</ref> The majority of species are limited to the winter rainfall area of the country, from [[Springbok, Northern Cape|Springbok]] to [[Mossel Bay]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Buys|first=Matt H.|date=2006|title=Lobostemon {{!}} PlantZAfrica|url=http://pza.sanbi.org/lobostemon|access-date=2021-07-25|website=pza.sanbi.org}}</ref> In [[Afrikaans]] these species are known as ''agtdaegeneesbos'',<ref>{{Cite book|last1=Manning|first1=John|url=https://www.sanbi.org/sites/default/files/documents/documents/strelitzia-29-2012.pdf|title=Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region : 1: the core Cape flora|last2=Goldblatt|first2=Peter|date=2012|publisher=South African National Biodiversity Institute, SANBI|isbn=978-1-919976-74-7|location=Pretoria|oclc=852384288}}</ref> or loosely translated, bush that will heal in eight days. As this name suggests, many species have medicinal properties. This is best known from ''Lobostemon fruticosus'', which is used for treating wounds, blood poisoning, [[Dermatophytosis|ringworm]], skin diseases and [[syphilis]].<ref name=":0" />


== Taxonomy ==
== Taxonomy ==
This genus belongs to the forget-me-not family, Boraginaceae It is closely relaated to the European genus ''[[Echium]]'' but differs by the presence of staminal scales in ''Lobostemon.''<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Buys|first=M.H.|date=2006|title=A morphological cladistic analysis of Lobostemon (Boraginaceae)|url=https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0254629906000251|journal=South African Journal of Botany|language=en|volume=72|issue=3|pages=383–390|doi=10.1016/j.sajb.2005.10.006|doi-access=free}}</ref> The genus name is derived from Latin ''lobos,'' meaning lobe, and the Greek word ''stemon,'' meaning stamen.<ref name=":0" />
This genus belongs to the forget-me-not family, Boraginaceae. It is closely relaated to the European genus ''[[Echium]]'' but differs by the presence of staminal scales in ''Lobostemon.''<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Buys|first=M.H.|date=2006|title=A morphological cladistic analysis of Lobostemon (Boraginaceae)|journal=South African Journal of Botany|language=en|volume=72|issue=3|pages=383–390|doi=10.1016/j.sajb.2005.10.006|doi-access=free}}</ref> The genus name is derived from Latin ''lobos,'' meaning lobe, and the Greek word ''stemon,'' meaning stamen.<ref name=":0" />


== Description ==
== Description ==
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== Distribution and habitat ==
== Distribution and habitat ==
This genus is endemic to South Africa. It is confined to the winter rainfall area from Springbok to Mossel Bay, but several species have ranges that extend further eastward along the coast to about [[Makhanda, Eastern Cape|Makhanda]], where rain occurs throughout the year.<ref name=":0" />
This genus is endemic to the [[Cape Provinces]] of South Africa. It is confined to the winter rainfall area from Springbok to Mossel Bay, but several species have ranges that extend further eastward along the coast to about [[Makhanda, Eastern Cape|Makhanda]], where rain occurs throughout the year.<ref name=":0" />


== Ecology ==
== Ecology ==
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*Blue rocket bugloss ''[[Lobostemon argenteus]]'' {{small|(P.J.Bergius) H.Buek}}
*Blue rocket bugloss ''[[Lobostemon argenteus]]'' {{small|(P.J.Bergius) H.Buek}}
*Gouriqua lobostemon ''[[Lobostemon belliformis]]'' {{small|Buys}}
*Gouriqua lobostemon ''[[Lobostemon belliformis]]'' {{small|Buys}}
*''[[Lobostemon capitatus]]'' {{small|(L.) H.Buek}}
*Brush healthbush ''[[Lobostemon capitatus]]'' {{small|(L.) H.Buek}}
*''[[Lobostemon cinereus]]'' {{small|DC. & A.DC.}}
*Ash healthbush ''[[Lobostemon cinereus]]'' {{small|DC. & A.DC.}}
*Pajama bush ''[[Lobostemon collinus]]'' {{small|Schltr. ex C.H.Wright}}
*Pajama bush ''[[Lobostemon collinus]]'' {{small|Schltr. ex C.H.Wright}}
*''[[Lobostemon curvifolius]]'' {{small|H.Buek}}
*Largeflower healthbush ''[[Lobostemon curvifolius]]'' {{small|H.Buek}}
*''[[Lobostemon daltonii]]'' {{small|Buys}}
*Infanta healthbush ''[[Lobostemon daltonii]]'' {{small|Buys}}
*''[[Lobostemon decorus]]'' {{small|Levyns}}
*Rooiberg healthbush ''[[Lobostemon decorus]]'' {{small|Levyns}}
*''[[Lobostemon echioides]]'' {{small|Lehm.}}
*Common healthbush ''[[Lobostemon echioides]]'' {{small|Lehm.}}
*''[[Lobostemon fruticosus]]'' {{small|(L.) H.Buek}}
*Eightday healthbush ''[[Lobostemon fruticosus]]'' {{small|(L.) H.Buek}}
*''[[Lobostemon glaber]]'' {{small|(Vahl) H.Buek}}
*Renoster healthbush ''[[Lobostemon glaber]]'' {{small|(Vahl) H.Buek}}
*Smooth-leaved bush bugloss ''[[Lobostemon glaucophyllus]]'' {{small|(Jacq.) H.Buek}}
*Smooth-leaved bush bugloss ''[[Lobostemon glaucophyllus]]'' {{small|(Jacq.) H.Buek}}
*''[[Lobostemon gracilis]]'' {{small|Levyns}}
*Robertson healthbush ''[[Lobostemon gracilis]]'' {{small|Levyns}}
*''[[Lobostemon hottentoticus]]'' {{small|Levyns}}
*Helderberg healthbush ''[[Lobostemon hottentoticus]]'' {{small|Levyns}}
*''[[Lobostemon laevigatus]]'' {{small|(L.) H.Buek}}
*Arid healthbush ''[[Lobostemon laevigatus]]'' {{small|(L.) H.Buek}}
*''[[Lobostemon lucidus]]'' {{small|(Lehm.) H.Buek}}
*Limestone healthbush ''[[Lobostemon lucidus]]'' {{small|(Lehm.) H.Buek}}
*''[[Lobostemon marlothii]]'' {{small|Levyns}}
*Kleinkaroo healthbush ''[[Lobostemon marlothii]]'' {{small|Levyns}}
*Turquoise bush bugloss ''[[Lobostemon montanus]]'' {{small|H.Buek}}
*Turquoise bush bugloss ''[[Lobostemon montanus]]'' {{small|H.Buek}}
*''[[Lobostemon muirii]]'' {{small|Levyns}}
*Ugly eightday curebush ''[[Lobostemon muirii]]'' {{small|Levyns}}
*''[[Lobostemon oederifolius]]'' {{small|DC. & A.DC.}}
*Hairy healthbush ''[[Lobostemon oederifolius]]'' {{small|DC. & A.DC.}}
*''[[Lobostemon paniculatus]]'' {{small|(Thunb.) H.Buek}}
*Horrid healthbush ''[[Lobostemon paniculatus]]'' {{small|(Thunb.) H.Buek}}
*''[[Lobostemon paniculiformis]]'' {{small|DC. & A.DC.}}
*Heuwel healthbush ''[[Lobostemon paniculiformis]]'' {{small|DC. & A.DC.}}
*''[[Lobostemon regulariflorus]]'' {{small|(Ker Gawl.) Buys}}
*Kloof healthbush ''[[Lobostemon regulariflorus]]'' {{small|(Ker Gawl.) Buys}}
*''[[Lobostemon sanguineus]]'' {{small|Schltr.}}
*Potberg eightday curebush ''[[Lobostemon sanguineus]]'' {{small|Schltr.}}
*''[[Lobostemon stachydeus]]'' {{small|DC. & A.DC.}}
*Karoo healthbush ''[[Lobostemon stachydeus]]'' {{small|DC. & A.DC.}}
*''[[Lobostemon strigosus]]'' {{small|(Sw.) H.Buek}}
*Western Karoo healthbush ''[[Lobostemon strigosus]]'' {{small|(Sw.) H.Buek}}
*''[[Lobostemon trichotomus]]'' {{small|(Thunb.) DC. & A.DC.}}
*Bokkeveld healthbush ''[[Lobostemon trichotomus]]'' {{small|(Thunb.) DC. & A.DC.}}
*''[[Lobostemon trigonus]]'' {{small|(Thunb.) H.Buek}}
*Eastern healthbush ''[[Lobostemon trigonus]]'' {{small|(Thunb.) H.Buek}}
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[[Category:Boraginaceae]]
[[Category:Boraginaceae]]
[[Category:Boraginaceae genera]]
[[Category:Boraginaceae genera]]
[[Category:Endemic flora of the Cape Provinces]]

Latest revision as of 01:13, 8 October 2023

Lobostemon
Lobostemon glaucophyllus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Boraginales
Family: Boraginaceae
Genus: Lobostemon
Lehm.
Species

See text.

Synonyms[1]
  • Echiopsis Rchb.
  • Isorium Raf.
  • Lobostema Spreng.
  • Oplexion Raf.
  • Penthysa Raf.
  • Traxara Raf.
Lobostemon capitatus
Lobostemon fruticosus

Lobostemon is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Boraginaceae. It is endemic to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.[2] The majority of species are limited to the winter rainfall area of the country, from Springbok to Mossel Bay.[3] In Afrikaans these species are known as agtdaegeneesbos,[4] or loosely translated, bush that will heal in eight days. As this name suggests, many species have medicinal properties. This is best known from Lobostemon fruticosus, which is used for treating wounds, blood poisoning, ringworm, skin diseases and syphilis.[3]

Taxonomy[edit]

This genus belongs to the forget-me-not family, Boraginaceae. It is closely relaated to the European genus Echium but differs by the presence of staminal scales in Lobostemon.[5] The genus name is derived from Latin lobos, meaning lobe, and the Greek word stemon, meaning stamen.[3]

Description[edit]

This genus is made up of perennial shrubs with alternate leaves that may be hairless or hairy. Plants become densely flowered in early spring. The flowers have 5 sepals, petals, and stamens and are usually bell-shaped. The sepals are mostly free (unfused) and are often dissimilar in size. The staminal filaments are typically well-developed, but they may be reduced to ridges or mere swellings and hairy. The stamen filaments are free from petals or variously fused above staminal scales.[3]

Distribution and habitat[edit]

This genus is endemic to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It is confined to the winter rainfall area from Springbok to Mossel Bay, but several species have ranges that extend further eastward along the coast to about Makhanda, where rain occurs throughout the year.[3]

Ecology[edit]

Plants in this genus are resprouters, re-emerging most frequently after a fire. The majority of the species in this genus are pollinated by insects, although those with red flowers tend to be pollinated by birds instead.[3]

Species[edit]

The following species are recognised:[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Lobostemon". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Lobostemon Lehm. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Buys, Matt H. (2006). "Lobostemon | PlantZAfrica". pza.sanbi.org. Retrieved 2021-07-25.
  4. ^ Manning, John; Goldblatt, Peter (2012). Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region : 1: the core Cape flora (PDF). Pretoria: South African National Biodiversity Institute, SANBI. ISBN 978-1-919976-74-7. OCLC 852384288.
  5. ^ Buys, M.H. (2006). "A morphological cladistic analysis of Lobostemon (Boraginaceae)". South African Journal of Botany. 72 (3): 383–390. doi:10.1016/j.sajb.2005.10.006.
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