Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 82: 60 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128489
Common Names
- Clibadium websteri
- Webster's Clibadium
- Webster's False Daisy
Description
Clibadium websteri (also called 'Webster's Clibadium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Clibadium websteri is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clibadium websteri has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clibadium websteri is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Clibadium websteri
Clibadium websteri can be found in the Caribbean, particularly in Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.
Clibadium websteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clibadium websteri?
Clibadium websteri
What type of plant is Clibadium websteri?
Herb
Where does Clibadium websteri grow?
Mexico
What is the natural habitat of Clibadium websteri?
Grassy slopes and meadows
What is the average height of Clibadium websteri?
30-90 cm
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,