Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.E.Br.) B.Nord. & Källersjö
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Syst. Evol. Biogeogr. Compositae 530. 2009 [25 Aug 2009]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421932
Common Names
- Gibbaria glabra
- Smooth Gibbaria
- Glabrous Gibbaria
Description
Gibbaria glabra (also called Smooth Gibbaria, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It has a woody stem and small, grey-green leaves. It grows in dry, open areas, such as deserts and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Gibbaria glabra is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gibbaria glabra is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gibbaria glabra is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Gibbaria glabra
Gibbaria glabra can be found in Australia.
Gibbaria glabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gibbaria glabra?
Gibbaria glabra
What is the common name of Gibbaria glabra?
Glabra
What is the natural habitat of Gibbaria glabra?
It is found in moist, shady forests of the Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil
Species in the Gibbaria genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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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,