Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arboreum
ID:
78729

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn.Sm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 14: 26 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078058



Common Names

  • Tree Clibadium
  • Tree Caper
  • Caper Tree


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Synonyms

  • Clibadium pueblanum S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Clibadium donnell-smithii J.M.Coult. [unknown]
  • Clibadium oligandrum S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Clibadium arboreum (also called Tree Clibadium, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and white or pink flower heads. It is native to Central and South America and grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Clibadium arboreum is an ornamental plant that is often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas, as it is known to have calming effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clibadium arboreum has yellow-green flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clibadium arboreum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils.

Where to Find Clibadium arboreum

Clibadium arboreum is native to the Caribbean and can be found in Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.

Clibadium arboreum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Clibadium arboreum?

Clibadium arboreum is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

What is the growth habit of Clibadium arboreum?

Clibadium arboreum is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 m tall.

What is the flower color of Clibadium arboreum?

The flowers of Clibadium arboreum are white or yellowish-white in color.

Species in the Clibadium genus

Clibadium sprucei, Clibadium erosum, Clibadium leptophyllum, Clibadium sodiroi, Clibadium glabrescens, Clibadium micranthum, Clibadium pastazense, Clibadium microcephalum, Clibadium remotiflorum, Clibadium arriagadae, Clibadium pentaneuron, Clibadium harlingii, Clibadium peruvianum, Clibadium glomeratum, Clibadium manabiense, Clibadium subsessilifolium, Clibadium acuminatum, Clibadium peruvianum, Clibadium armanii, Clibadium grandifolium, Clibadium eggersii, Clibadium congestum, Clibadium leiocarpum, Clibadium trianae, Clibadium rhytidophyllum, Clibadium armanii, Clibadium arboreum, Clibadium surinamense, Clibadium sodiroi, Clibadium pileorubrum, Clibadium laxum, Clibadium sessile, Clibadium frontinoense, Clibadium anceps, Clibadium divaricatum, Clibadium cordatum, Clibadium websteri, Clibadium terebinthinaceum, Clibadium sylvestre, Clibadium zarucchii, Clibadium scandens,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-34664: Based on the initial data import
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.