Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
griffinii
ID:
43453

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruíz-Terán & López-Fig.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 50 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042782



Common Names

  • Libanothamnus griffinii
  • Griffin's Libanothamnus
  • Griffin's False Rosemary


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Synonyms

  • Espeletia griffinii Ruíz-Terán & López-Fig. [unknown]

Description

Libanothamnus griffinii (also called Griffin's Libanothamnus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and small, gray-green leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas such as deserts, chaparral, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Libanothamnus griffinii is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and stomach pains. It is also used to make a yellow dye and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Libanothamnus griffinii is yellow and has 5 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Libanothamnus griffinii is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is a relatively easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame or in a sheltered area outdoors in the spring. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until they germinate. Once established, Libanothamnus griffinii is quite drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Libanothamnus griffinii

Libanothamnus griffinii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas such as canyons and hillsides.

Libanothamnus griffinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Libanothamnus griffinii?

Libanothamnus griffinii

What is the common name of Libanothamnus griffinii?

Griffin's Libanothamnus

What is the natural habitat of Libanothamnus griffinii?

Dry forests in the Mediterranean region

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-141384: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Luis Enrique Ruiz-Terán (1923-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruíz-Terán' in the authors string.
Manuel López-Figueiras (1915-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'López-Fig.' in the authors string.