Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
clypeata
ID:
687786

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Medik.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Pfl.-Gatt. : 90 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687119



Common Names

  • Fibigia clypeata
  • Shield-shaped Fibigia
  • Shield-shaped Fibigia Vine


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Synonyms

  • Lunaria canescens Willd. [unknown]
  • Lunaria clypeata All. [unknown]
  • Acuston clypeatum Raf. [unknown]
  • Adyseton petalodes G.Don [unknown]
  • Alyssum cheiranthifolium Willd. [unknown]
  • Alyssum clypeatum L. [unknown]
  • Alyssum petalodes DC. [unknown]
  • Draba clypeata Lam. [unknown]
  • Farsetia cheiranthifolia Desv. [unknown]
  • Farsetia clypeata (L.) W.T.Aiton [unknown]
  • Farsetia obovata Boiss. & Kotschy [unknown]
  • Farsetia rostrata Schenk [unknown]
  • Fibigia obovata Boiss. [unknown]
  • Fibigia rostrata Boiss. [unknown]
  • Fibigia clypeata clypeata [unknown]
  • Farsetia clypeata rostrata (Schenk) E.Fourn. [unknown]

Description

Fibigia clypeata (also called the Shield-Shaped Fibigia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in fynbos and renosterveld vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Fibigia clypeata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Fibigia clypeata var. eriocarpa (DC.) J.Thiébaut
Fibigia clypeata sub. anatolica A.Duran & Tuștaș

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fibigia clypeata has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fibigia clypeata is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Fibigia clypeata

Fibigia clypeata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Fibigia clypeata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fibigia clypeata?

Fibigia clypeata

What type of plant is Fibigia clypeata?

Succulent

What is the natural habitat of Fibigia clypeata?

Brazil

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2809290: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Kasimir Medikus (1736-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Medik.' in the authors string.