Status:
valid
Authors:
Al-Shehbaz
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 15: 142 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747119
Common Names
- Sibara dilloniorum
- Dillon's Sibara
- Dillon's False Flax
Description
Sibara dilloniorum (also called Dillon's Sibara, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, green leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Sibara dilloniorum is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments, including skin diseases, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sibara dilloniorum are small, white and bell-shaped, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sibara dilloniorum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.
Where to Find Sibara dilloniorum
Sibara dilloniorum is native to South America, and can be found in tropical rainforests and lowland forests.
Sibara dilloniorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sibara dilloniorum?
Sibara dilloniorum
What is the family of Sibara dilloniorum?
Brassicaceae
Where is Sibara dilloniorum found?
Mexico
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,