Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
687789

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. , a.s., 5: 166 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687122



Common Names

  • Fibigia heterophylla
  • Variable-leaved Fibigia
  • Variable-leaved Fibigia Vine


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Description

Fibigia heterophylla (also called the Variable-Leaved 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 heterophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fibigia heterophylla 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 heterophylla 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 heterophylla

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

Fibigia heterophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fibigia heterophylla?

Fibigia heterophylla

What type of plant is Fibigia heterophylla?

Succulent

What is the natural habitat of Fibigia heterophylla?

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,

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