Status:
valid
Authors:
Al-Shehbaz
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 15: 142 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745902
Common Names
- Sibara Davidsonii
- Davidson's Sibara
- Sibara Davidsonii
Description
Sibara davidsonii (also called Davidson's Sibara, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a dense, upright habit and is covered in small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in a variety of habitats, from tropical rainforests to dry woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Sibara davidsonii is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sibara davidsonii has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sibara davidsonii can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Sibara davidsonii
Sibara davidsonii can be found in South America, in Argentina and Chile.
Sibara davidsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sibara davidsonii?
Sibara davidsonii
What is the common name of Sibara davidsonii?
Davidson's Sibara
What is the natural habitat of Sibara davidsonii?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Sibara genus
Sibara brandegeeana,
Sibara filifolia,
Sibara laxa,
Sibara angelorum,
Sibara deserti,
Sibara anethifolia,
Sibara davidsonii,
Sibara mendocina,
Sibara pinnata,
Sibara tehuelches,
Sibara macrostachya,
Sibara dilloniorum,
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,