Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
arachnoides
ID:
1409471

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Balf.f.) N.Kilian, Galbany, Oberpr. & A.G.Mill.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 183(3): 396. 2017 [29 Mar 2017]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421936



Common Names

  • Libinhania arachnoides
  • Spidery Libinhania
  • Spider-like Libinhania


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Description

Libinhania arachnoides (also called Spidery Libinhania, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and small, grey-green leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and damp rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Libinhania arachnoides is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Libinhania arachnoides is white or pinkish and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Libinhania arachnoides is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It requires regular watering and occasional fertilization. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant from becoming too large.

Where to Find Libinhania arachnoides

Libinhania arachnoides can be found in Brazil.

Libinhania arachnoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Libinhania arachnoides?

Libinhania arachnoides

What type of plant is Libinhania arachnoides?

Shrub

Where is Libinhania arachnoides found?

Mexico

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

Christoph Oberprieler (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oberpr.' in the authors string.
Norbert Kilian (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Kilian' in the authors string.
Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
Mercé Galbany: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galbany' in the authors string.
Anthony G. Miller (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.G.Mill.' in the authors string.