Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
mendocina
ID:
746570

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boelcke & Arroyo) Al-Shehbaz

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 15: 146 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745903



Common Names

  • Sibara Mendocina
  • Mendocina Sibara
  • Sibara Mendocina


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Synonyms

  • Werdermannia mendocina Boelcke & Arroyo [unknown]

Description

Sibara mendocina (also called Mendoza 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 mendocina is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sibara mendocina has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sibara mendocina 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 mendocina

Sibara mendocina can be found in South America, in Argentina and Chile.

Sibara mendocina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sibara mendocina?

Sibara mendocina

What is the common name of Sibara mendocina?

Mendoza's Sibara

What is the natural habitat of Sibara mendocina?

Tropical rainforests

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

Mary Therese Kalin Arroyo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arroyo' in the authors string.
Osvaldo Boelcke (1920-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boelcke' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.