Status:
valid
Authors:
Ranjbar & Karami
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Biol. Diversity Conservation 7(1): 33 bis (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339639
Description
Fibigia kermanshahensis (also called Kermanshah Fumitory, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Iran. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, open areas and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Fibigia kermanshahensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fibigia kermanshahensis has small, greenish-yellow flowers that appear in clusters in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, woody capsules that contain the seeds. The seedlings of Fibigia kermanshahensis are small and have a single, slender stem with two rows of short, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fibigia kermanshahensis is a terrestrial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.
Where to Find Fibigia kermanshahensis
Fibigia kermanshahensis is found in Asia, in the countries of Iran and Iraq.
Fibigia kermanshahensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fibigia kermanshahensis?
Fibigia kermanshahensis
What type of plant is Fibigia kermanshahensis?
Fibigia kermanshahensis is a type of flowering plant.
Where does Fibigia kermanshahensis grow?
Fibigia kermanshahensis grows in temperate and subtropical regions of the world.
Species in the Fibigia genus
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
Massoud Ranjbar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ranjbar' in the authors string.