Sopubia mannii
Sopubia mannii
- Native to:
- Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Caprivi Strip, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Dick Culbert (www.flickr.com) from Gibsons, B.C., Canada,Durand, Th. (Théophile), 1855-1912
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orobanchaceae
- Genus:
- Sopubia
- Species:
- Sopubia mannii
- USDA Symbol:
- SOMA11
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Found in African grasslands and savannas subject to periodic fire; resprouts from rootstock after burning.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open grasslands and savannas