Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scabra
ID:
12599

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Norl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Stud. Calenduleae i. 360 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011928



Common Names

  • Scabra Gibbaria
  • Gibbaria Scabra
  • Scabra


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Synonyms

  • Osteospermum scabrum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Xerothamnus ecklonianus DC. [unknown]
  • Anaglypha aspera DC. [unknown]
  • Gibbaria bicolor Cass. [unknown]

Description

Gibbaria scabra (also called 'Scabrous Gibbaria', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Canary Islands. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, linear, and serrated. It grows in rocky areas, such as cliffs and ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Gibbaria scabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gibbaria scabra is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gibbaria scabra is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Gibbaria scabra

Gibbaria scabra can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Gibbaria scabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gibbaria scabra?

Gibbaria scabra

What is the common name of Gibbaria scabra?

Rough Gibbaria

Where does Gibbaria scabra grow?

Gibbaria scabra grows in South Africa

Species in the Gibbaria genus

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-111553: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Nils Tycho Norlindh (1906-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Norl.' in the authors string.