Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sphaerocephala
ID:
1409476

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 183(3): 397. 2017 [29 Mar 2017]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421941



Common Names

  • Libinhania sphaerocephala
  • Globe-headed Libinhania
  • Globose-headed Libinhania


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Description

Libinhania sphaerocephala (also called Spherical-Headed 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 sphaerocephala is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Libinhania sphaerocephala 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 sphaerocephala is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilization.

Where to Find Libinhania sphaerocephala

Libinhania sphaerocephala can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Libinhania sphaerocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Libinhania sphaerocephala?

Libinhania sphaerocephala

What type of plant is Libinhania sphaerocephala?

Shrub

Where is Libinhania sphaerocephala 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.