Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabrescens
ID:
14192

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 27: 381 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013521



Common Names

  • Clibadium Glabrescens
  • Smooth Clibadium
  • Smooth-leaf Clibadium


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Synonyms

  • Clibadium napoense H.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Clibadium glabrescens (also called Smooth Clibadium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands, and has yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Clibadium glabrescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clibadium glabrescens is a yellow disc floret, with a black center. The seed is an achene, which is small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clibadium glabrescens is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Clibadium glabrescens

Clibadium glabrescens is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is commonly found in moist forests, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Clibadium glabrescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clibadium glabrescens?

Clibadium glabrescens

What is the natural habitat of Clibadium glabrescens?

Tropical rainforest

What is the flowering season of Clibadium glabrescens?

Late spring to early summer

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-113078: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.