Status:
valid
Authors:
(Phil.) Al-Shehbaz
Source:
cmp
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 15: 145 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745913
Common Names
- Sibara Macrostachya
- Macrostachya Sibara
- Sibara Macrostachya
Synonyms
- Nasturtium macrostachyum Phil. [unknown]
- Werdermannia macrostachya O.E.Schulz in Werderm. [unknown]
- Sisymbrium pectinatum Reiche [unknown]
- Sisymbrium larranagae Phil. [unknown]
- Sisymbrium macrostachyum Phil. [unknown]
Description
Sibara macrostachya (also called Sea-Bean, Sea-Bean Vine, or Beach-Bean, among many other common names) is a woody vine that can grow up to 10 m in length. It is native to the Caribbean, and is found in coastal areas, mangroves, and disturbed habitats. It has pinnate leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sibara macrostachya is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its bright and colorful flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and for its ability to attract butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Sibara macrostachya has small yellow flowers. Seed: The seed is small, round and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sibara macrostachya is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Sibara macrostachya
Sibara macrostachya can be found in South America, in Argentina and Chile.
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,